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Incident in the UK: Iran: "Release of alleged terrorists" speaks volumes

After the incident at a US military base in Britain, Prime Minister Andy Burnham confirms a possible connection to a foreign agent. Iran's foreign minister says he is "on the wrong track".

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Incident in the UK: Iran: "Release of alleged terrorists" speaks volumes

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghtschi has rejected UK Prime Minister's suggestion that Tehran was involved in an incident near a US airbase in Britain. The incident involved the arrest of five men on terrorism charges near RAF Fairford, with UK Prime Minister suggesting there were strong indications of a link to Iran. Araghtschi responded on social media platform X, saying the UK Prime Minister was mistaken.

The five men were released under strict conditions, and are suspected of preparing a terrorist act and violating explosives laws.

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