HOLLY WILLIAMS:00:00:23 Five British men, all in their 20s, were arrested on Sunday near this UK airbase used by the American military, on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act. Under UK law, they could have been held for 14 days without being charged, but instead, they were released on bail. This does not mean that the investigation is over. They are subject to stringent conditions on their movement and contact with others. HOLLY WILLIAMS:00:00:50 President Trump seemed to question that decision. I'm surprised that they released them. I wouldn't have done that. HOLLY WILLIAMS:00:00:57 A local farmer, who wants to remain anonymous, tipped off the police about the suspects in the early hours of Sunday morning. WITNESS:00:01:04 We suddenly saw a large group of men, and they were panicking, and they started to run. HOLLY WILLIAMS:00:01:11 But President Trump suggested the men were actually under surveillance before their arrest. The British Air Base is used by US Bombers engaged in the conflict with Iran. The Iranian regime has previously threatened retaliation, and the British police say a foreign actor may be involved, but they're keeping an open mind. The Secretary of State went m...









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