Security Incident at US-Run Airbase Was Almost Certainly Directed by Iran, UK Prime Minister Says
Police said the five suspects were released on bail after officers found petrol but no explosives in the vans.
- On Monday, British Prime Minister Andy Burnham stated the security incident at RAF Fairford was "almost certainly" directed by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard, confirming official assessments to Parliament.
- Police arrested five men near the Gloucestershire base on Sunday, September 27, after three vans approached the airfield late at night, prompting an armed response and evacuation of 85 homes.
- Intelligence agencies previously warned Iran viewed Europe as a "logistics hub" for U.S. war efforts, while the IRGC warned that allowing U.S. base access "makes London responsible" for their actions.
- Britain summoned the Iranian ambassador on Monday to express displeasure, with Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband stating "Britain will not tolerate threats on our soil" and Burnham promising further sanctions.
- The conflict, which began eight months ago, involves Iran's use of criminal networks as proxies, though Iran's foreign minister Abbas Araghchi has rejected the accusations against the IRGC.
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BRITISH Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said that Iran and its Revolutionary Guard are very likely behind a planned attack on RAF Fairford, after the arrest of five suspects.
Iran likely behind security inident at RAF Fairford, says UK PM Burnham
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham indicated that a suspected plot against RAF Fairford was likely coordinated in Iran. Five British men were arrested for terrorism and later released on police bail with conditions. The arrests occurred in the early hours of September 27, raising concerns about foreign state involvement. President Donald Trump mentioned a threat related to Iran prompted the removal of American B-1 bombers.
Security incident at US-run airbase was almost certainly directed by Iran, UK prime minister says
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said Monday a security incident at a U.S.-run military air base in England was “almost certainly” directed by Iran’s Revolutionary Guard.Burnham has previously said there are strong indications Iran was linked to the apparent plan to attack RAF Fairford last month. Seven men have been arrested and released on bail as counterterror police investigate.On Monday, the British government summoned the Iranian ambass…
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