Vorfall in Großbritannien: Iran: „Freilassung vermeintlicher Terroristen“ spricht Bände
Nach dem Vorfall an einer US-Militärbasis in Großbritannien bestätigt Premier Andy Burnham eine mögliche Verbindung zu einem ausländischen Akteur. Irans Außenminister sieht ihn „auf dem Holzweg“.
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghtschi dismissed the British government's assessment that Tehran might be involved in the incident near a US military airbase in Britain. Prime Minister Andy Burnham's judgment on this matter was "off the mark," Araghtschi posted on the X platform. When five men were detained on suspicion of terrorism, Burnham had confirmed hints of a possible connection to Iran.
"There are strong indications that Iran was involved in the events over the weekend at the RAF Fairford base," Burnham told the BBC. However, "this remains an ongoing, complex, and serious police investigation." Araghtschi wrote that Burnham might be convinced of Iran's involvement in the incident. But, "I cannot confirm the Iranian conviction that the release of suspected terrorists working for foreign states speaks volumes."
The five men were intercepted near the British military base RAF Fairford on Sunday night and are now under strict conditions for release. They are suspected of preparing a terrorist attack and are also being investigated for alleged violations of the Explosives Act. Police found the material they were carrying to be inoperable explosives. One of the detainees reportedly called the emergency number and alerted the police himself.
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