UK says Iran involved in RAF Fairford incident
Five men were arrested on Sunday after police received a report of suspicious vehicles near the airbase, which hosts U.S. Air Force personnel.
Britain attributes involvement in RAF Fairford incident to Iran, Prime Minister Andy Burnham confirms. Five men in their 20s were apprehended on suspicion of terrorism and preparation of a terrorist act after receiving a report of suspicious vehicles near the U.S.-used RAF Fairford airbase. Authorities found no explosives but recovered petrol.
The men were released on bail and remain under investigation. Counter Terrorism Policing is leading the probe. Assistant Commissioner Laurence Taylor stated that all possible angles are being explored, including the involvement of foreign state proxies. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio attributes the incident to a foreign actor.
Burnham emphasized the UK's confidence in its security services and is in communication with U.S. counterparts. Iran's IRGC previously warned that any U.S. military base used by the U.S. to launch attacks on Iran would be a legitimate target.
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