Iran Denies Link to Suspected Plot Against Airbase, Summons British Ambassador
Police found petrol in the vans and released five suspects on bail as investigators examine possible foreign-state involvement.
- On Wednesday, Prime Minister Andy Burnham stated there are "strong indications that Iran played a part" in a suspected terror plot near RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire, where five British nationals were arrested over the weekend.
- Counter-Terror officers detained five British suspects aged 23 to 25 on suspicion of explosive offences after discovering petrol in vans near the base, though no explosive devices were found.
- State Marco Rubio stated on Tuesday the plot "clearly involves the hand of a foreign actor," while President Donald Trump criticized the decision to release the suspects on bail under investigation.
- Abbas Araghchi, Iran's foreign minister, responded on X claiming "I can confirm Iran's belief that releasing supposed terrorists working for foreign states really says it all," while Iran's embassy in London denied involvement.
- The Gloucestershire facility has been utilised by America following Starmer's authorisation for "defensive" strikes against Tehran, and Prime Minister Andy Burnham stated he would not hesitate to recall Parliament should the situation demand it.
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