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Iran Rejects UK PM Burnham's Claim of Tehran's Role in RAF Fairford Incident
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Moneycontrol•01-10-2026, 04:31
Iran Rejects UK PM Burnham's Claim of Tehran's Role in RAF Fairford Incident
- •Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi dismissed UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham's allegations of Tehran's involvement in a security incident near RAF Fairford.
- •Araghchi stated Britain was "barking up the wrong tree" and cited the release of suspects as undermining the claims against Iran.
- •Five men, all UK nationals aged 23-25 from London, were arrested on suspicion of terrorism offences but later released on bail.
- •PM Burnham confirmed the UK government's belief in Iran's involvement, marking the first official confirmation from UK authorities.
- •RAF Fairford, a US and NATO base, has been used by the US to launch attacks on Iran since March, with UK authorization for strikes on Iranian missile sites.
Key Questions Answered
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi strongly rejected allegations of Tehran's involvement in the security incident near RAF Fairford, stating that Britain was "barking up the wrong tree" and that the release of foreign state suspects undermined the UK's claims.
Five London-based UK nationals aged 23 to 25 were arrested on Sunday on suspicion of offences including the "preparation of a terrorist act" under anti-terrorism laws, and were subsequently released on bail.
Since March, the US has utilized the Gloucestershire airbase to launch attacks on Iran, and the UK has authorized US bombers based there to strike Iranian missile sites targeting ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
