Trump threatens to ‘blow up’ Iran as role in RAF Fairford 'terror plot' investigated

Trump threatens to ‘blow up’ Iran as role in RAF Fairford 'terror plot' investigated The US President has said the 'time is coming' for Iran as he speaks after RAF Fairford 'terror plot'. Share Article Share Article Facebook X LinkedIn Reddit Bluesky Email Copy Link Link copied Bookmark Add us as preferred source Comments By Olivia Beeson 01:25, Thu, Oct 1, 2026 Updated: 01:29, Thu, Oct 1, 2026 Trump threats to 'blow up' Iran (Image: Getty) Donald Trump has threatened to ‘blow up’ Iran as the country's role in a suspected terror plot at RAF Fairford is being investigated. Andy Burnham said there are “strong indications” Iran played a part in the incident near RAF Fairford as the UK works closely with US and the authorities have the situation under “the strongest grip”. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT Get the latest news from around the world and more I would like to receive emails from the Daily Express featuring our latest products, services, offers, and promotions from across the Reach Plc family . Subscribe Invalid email You agree you are 18 or over. We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. You can unsubscribe at any time. More Info . The Prime Minister's comments came after Donald Trump criticised the decision to release the suspects. Five British nationals, all in their mid-20s, were arrested on suspicion of explosives offences and terrorism near the military base over the weekend before being bailed under investigation on Monday. The Gloucestershire site has been used in recent months by American bombers after Sir Keir Starmer granted the US permission to use British bases for “defensive” strikes against Tehran during the Middle East war. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT Counter-terror police have said a quantity of petrol but no explosive devices were found in the vans that sparked the security alert near the airbase. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT Asked about the case in a series of broadcast interviews on Wednesday, Mr Burnham said: “There are strong indications that Iran played a part in what happened over the weekend at RAF Fairford, but it remains an ongoing, complex and serious police investigation.” FlyDubai flight 'hijacking' may have been '9/11 style attack' as chilling details emerge FlyDubai RECAP: Horror video shows bloody scene after 'pilot stabbed' on Tel Aviv flight Mr Trump appeared unaware of Mr Burnham’s comments when asked at a White House event if the US planned any response against Tehran. The president said: “Did they say Iran played a role?” He added: “We’re studying it. We’re studying it very hard. Iran’s got a lot of problems right now. “They have no money. Their currency is dead. Their economy is dead. Their military is gone. They have no military. They have no navy. They have no air force. And their leaders are fighting for control. I think their leaders are fighting very strongly for control, but control of what? But we’ll have an answer to that very quickly.” Five British nationals, all in their mid-20s, were arrested on suspicion of explosives offences and (Image: Getty) Mr Trump also again questioned the release of the suspects and said he was “trying to figure out if that’s for real”, before he added: “Maybe they did it for a reason.” In a separate question on dealing with the Iranian regime he has repeatedly called “crazy”, the president said: “Maybe you blow them up. We have to make that decision. We blow them up, make a deal, but the time is coming. It’s going to end very soon, one way or the other.” Earlier on Tuesday, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in a television interview that the suspected plot “clearly involves the hand of a foreign actor”, but refused to provide further details. Donald Trump Iran Andy Burnham Terror RAF Share Article Share Article Facebook X LinkedIn Reddit Bluesky Email Copy Link Link copied Bookmark Add us as preferred source Comments