What we know about the suspected U.K. terror plot. And, why the Gulf remains in limbo

Trump Rejects Iran's Ceasefire, UK Foiled Plot On US Base, Trump Press Corps Fight Good morning. You're reading the Up First newsletter. Subscribe here to get it delivered to your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start your day. Today's top stories Police stand at a road block on the road to RAF Fairford after an incident, in Whelford, England, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026, Ben Birchall/PA via AP hide caption toggle caption Ben Birchall/PA via AP British authorities have arrested five men near RAF Fairford, a U.K. air base used by U.S. forces in the war against Iran. Three suspicious vehicles were stopped near the base, and investigators are examining several possible motives and connections. 🎧 NPR's Lauren Frayer tells Up First what we know about the investigation so far. Police say a possible Iran link is only one line of inquiry, while British officials are also weighing the broader threat from hostile states. Frayer notes that RAF Fairford has also been a target of anti-war protests. The suspects can be held for up to 14 days without charge under U.K. terrorism laws.🎧 Listen on Morning Edition for analysis from national security expert Juliette K...