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Burnham: Iran’s IRGC ‘highly likely’ to be behind RAF Fairford terror plot
POLITICO.eu • • world
Key Points:
- UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham stated that a suspected terror plot near RAF Fairford airbase was "highly likely" coordinated by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard.
- The UK and US, along with 27 other foreign ministers, condemned Iran's violent attacks and warned that those responsible would be held accountable.
- Seven men were arrested and released on bail as part of a Counter Terrorism Policing investigation, which is exploring possible foreign state involvement.
- The Iranian ambassador was summoned to the UK Foreign Office, with Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband emphasizing that Britain will not tolerate threats on its soil.
- The incident occurred on September 27 near the airbase used by the US for defensive strikes against Iran, leading to the recent withdrawal of B-1 bombers from the base.
