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UK PM: Iran Played Part in Suspected Terror Incident at RAF Base
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News18•30-09-2026, 22:30
UK PM: Iran Played Part in Suspected Terror Incident at RAF Base
- •Prime Minister Andy Burnham stated the UK believes Iran played a role in the incident near RAF Fairford, currently under counter-terrorism investigation.
- •Five British nationals in their 20s were arrested and subsequently released on bail, prompting questions from US President Donald Trump regarding the bail decision.
- •Burnham confirmed the UK's belief in Iran's involvement during a COBRA meeting, emphasizing the ongoing complexity and seriousness of the police investigation.
- •Despite Iran's strong denials and accusations of "Iranophobia," the UK maintains its stance, with authorities assuring strict bail conditions for the suspects.
- •The incident occurred near RAF Fairford, a base used by the US military for airstrikes against Iran, and followed previous threats against the "British monarchy regime" by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
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Prime Minister Andy Burnham stated that the UK believes Iran played a part in the suspected terror incident near the RAF Fairford base in Gloucestershire. He confirmed this belief following a COBRA emergency meeting after counter-terrorism police began investigating the event.
Five British nationals in their 20s were arrested on Sunday after police responded to a call in Whelford village near RAF Fairford, though they have since been released on strict bail conditions. Counter-terrorism police noted that no explosive devices were found in the stopped vans, but a quantity of petrol was recovered.
Iran has strongly denied any involvement in the incident, with its embassy in London labelling the accusations as "Iranophobia".
