British police said on Monday the five men ​who were detained near the Fairford ‌airbase used by the US to attack Iran were all British nationals ​who live in London.

The police ​said that the five men, who were ⁠arrested on Sunday on suspicion ​of terrorism and explosive offences, ​were all in their mid-twenties.

"At this time, we are working to establish the full ​circumstances of the activity of ​those arrested, their knowledge and any motivation ‌behind ⁠this incident," Counter Terrorism Police said in the statement.

"I am very aware of the levels of ​speculation about ​the motivation ⁠behind this incident, and the geopolitical questions that ​are being raised. However, I ​ask ⁠that at this time, Counter Terrorism Policing are given the space ⁠to ​work carefully and ​clearly.”