"Strong indications" Iran had role in U.K. bomb plot, PM Andy Burnham says

U.K. Prime Minister Andy Burnham revealed there are strong indications Iran was involved in a suspected bomb plot at a British air base used by the U.S. The incident occurred at RAF Fairford, a facility where the U.K. had granted the U.S. limited defensive strike capabilities against Iranian missile targets. Iranian officials deny any involvement in the alleged plot.

Burnham's comments to the BBC followed a statement by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who said Monday the weekend incident clearly involved a foreign actor. The U.S. is working closely with British counter-terrorism investigators on the complex case.

Five British men were released on bail Monday after their arrest the previous day in connection with the alleged plot. Burnham declined to provide further details about the investigation, stating it is ongoing, but confirmed Iran's involvement based on the available evidence.