Rubio: The Incident at the British Air Base Bears the Marks of a 'Foreign Actor'

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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated on Monday that a suspected terrorist plot - thwarted at the RAF Fairford airbase in the United Kingdom over the weekend - posed a "very serious threat" and appears to involve the involvement of a foreign party.

Five individuals were arrested and later released on bail.

Rubio also indicated that more information about the incident will emerge in the coming days.

He said on the "Hannity" program on Fox News without going into details: "What could have happened in the UK over the weekend represents a very serious situation; it clearly involves the involvement of a foreign party."

He added: "We are dealing with elements present in the world...".

"In the case of Iran, for example - which has publicly threatened to attack American interests worldwide - we always take that very seriously."

"There will be consequences if that actually happens or even if an attempt is made."

"What happened this weekend was - in my opinion - a very serious threat."

Rubio also expressed his gratitude to the United Kingdom for its cooperation and assistance.

He said: "More news on this topic will emerge in the coming days, but what I can currently say is limited, aside from confirming that this matter is very serious, and that it has been handled appropriately."