Security incident at US-run air base almost certainly directed by Iran, UK prime minister says
- On Monday, British Prime Minister Andy Burnham told MPs that the security incident at RAF Fairford last month was "highly likely to have been coordinated in Iran, almost certainly directed by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard."
- Five British citizens in their 20s were arrested near the Gloucestershire airbase over explosives and terrorism offences before being released on bail during the ongoing investigation.
- Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband summoned the Iranian ambassador, stating "We will not tolerate these threats on our soil," while the government announced plans for further sanctions against the IRGC.
- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi denied the allegations, writing on social media that Britain was "barking up the wrong tree" and that releasing suspects "really says it all."
- The Air Force recently redeployed its bombers from RAF Fairford back to the United States following renewed security concerns, with Burnham noting close coordination with the US regarding shared base protection.
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British Prime Minister Andy Bernham stated that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IGCC, the elite units of the Iranian Armed Forces) may have been involved in an incident near the Farford military airbase. "I can confirm that we estimate that it is very likely that the King's Air Force-Farford incident was coordinated in Iran, almost certainly under the leadership of the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps," said Bernham in the House …
US-run airbase incident almost certainly directed by Iran: UK PM
London: British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said on Monday, October 12, a security incident at a US-run military airbase in England was “almost certainly” directed by Iran’s Revolutionary Guard. Burnham previously said there are strong indications Iran was linked to the apparent plan last month to attack the RAF Fairford air base, which has been … Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics and Top …
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