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Iran 'Almost Certainly' Behind Air Base Incident: Burnham
Newser • • nation
Key Points:
- British Prime Minister Andy Burnham stated that a security incident at RAF Fairford, a US-run military air base in England, was "almost certainly" directed by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard.
- The incident involved an apparent plot to attack the base, which has been used by American bombers in strikes against Iran, prompting evacuations and a police investigation.
- Seven men, mostly British nationals with one dual UK-Iranian citizen, were arrested but released on bail, with no charges filed yet; police found gasoline but no explosives in vehicles linked to suspects.
- The British government summoned the Iranian ambassador to express concerns over Iran's alleged attempts to undermine UK security through proxy groups and malign activities.
- The US has since withdrawn its bombers from RAF Fairford, citing credible threats from Iran aimed at American personnel and aircraft.
