Police stand at a road block on the road to RAF Fairford after an incident, in Whelford, England.(AP)The UK’s counter-terrorism police are leading the investigation into a “major incident” at RAF Fairford air base, used by the United States in southwest England. The police have arrested several men on suspicion of explosives offences, and the bomb disposal squad was called in to “examine” several vehicles, reports stated. Emergency services at the scene of an incident close to RAF Fairford,, in Whelford, England. (AP)Gloucestershire police said that nearby residents of “a number of properties” in Whelford, western England, had been evacuated from their homes and taken to a nearby leisure centre, adding that the situation at the air base has been “contained”, AP reported.The British government said Prime Minister Andy Burnham was being updated about the incident. Notably, the UK administration had allowed the US to use RAF Fairford base to attack Iranian missile sites that were hitting ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) had threatened in July that any base being used to strike the Islamic Republic will be a legitimate target.The Express Global Desk at indianexpress.com which delivers authoritative, verified, and context-driven coverage of key international developments shaping global politics, policy, and migration trends. The desk focuses on stories with direct relevance for Indian and global audiences, combining breaking news with in-depth explainers and analysis. A major focus area of the desk is US immigration and visa policy, including developments related to student visas, work permits, permanent residency pathways, executive actions, and court rulings. The Global Desk also closely tracks Canada’s immigration, visa, and study policies, covering changes to study permits, post-study work options, permanent residence programmes, and regulatory updates affecting migrants and international students. All reporting from the Global Desk adheres to The Indian Express’ editorial standards, relying on official data, government notifications, court documents, and on-record sources. The desk prioritises clarity, accuracy, and accountability, ensuring readers can navigate complex global systems with confidence. Core Team The Express Global Desk is led by a team of experienced journalists and editors with deep expertise in international affairs and migration policy: Aniruddha Dhar – Senior Assistant Editor with extensive experience in global affairs, international politics, and editorial leadership. Nischai Vats – Deputy Copy Editor specialising in US politics, US visa and immigration policy, and policy-driven international coverage. Mashkoora Khan – Sub-editor focusing on global developments, with a strong emphasis on Canada visa, immigration, and study-related policy coverage. ... Read MoreStay updated with the latest - Click here to follow us on Instagram