US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said a suspected plan to attack a British air base used by American forces appears to involve a foreign agent, according to Folha de S.Paulo. The report, published Tuesday, cites Rubio's remarks on the alleged plot against the base in the United Kingdom. He described the suspected involvement of a foreign state, the outlet reported.
Valor Econômico also reported Rubio's statement that a foreign state was involved in the incident at the British air base. The two accounts describe the same remarks, though neither provided further detail on which country or agent was suspected.
The case has drawn attention from other Brazilian outlets as well. Estadão published an explainer on what is known about the foiled attack plan against the British air base used by US forces, while R7 also covered the threat to the air base. The reporting indicates the alleged plan was disrupted, though the available summaries do not describe how or when.
Separately, Gazeta do Povo reported that President Donald Trump criticized the United Kingdom over the release of terrorism suspects. That report appeared alongside coverage of the base plot, though the summaries do not establish a direct link between the two stories.
Few confirmed details have emerged so far. The available reporting does not name the foreign state Rubio referenced, identify any suspects, or specify the base involved. It also does not say whether anyone has been charged or detained in connection with the alleged plan.
What to watch next: whether US or UK officials name the foreign state cited by Rubio and release further details on the suspected plot and any arrests.
