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+++ Iran-Krieg +++: Premier Burnham: Anschlagspläne auf britische Militärbasis wohl vom Iran gesteuert

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+++ Iran-Krieg +++: Premier Burnham: Anschlagspläne auf britische Militärbasis wohl vom Iran gesteuert

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham attributes the alleged attack on a US military base in England with a high degree of certainty to Iran. In Parliament, he confirmed that the assault was most likely coordinated from Iran and directed by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps of Iran. Burnham announced sanctions, vowing to take a firm stance against Iran's criminal networks and utilize all available means to target these networks and their financial flows.

The governments of the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and numerous European nations, including Germany, condemned violent Iranian attacks in a joint statement, specifically mentioning deadly plots, sabotage, and cyberattacks. Between September and now, five men near the US Air Force-operated RAF Fairford base were detained and accused of preparing a terrorist act, as well as violating explosives laws.

They have since been released under strict conditions. Two more suspects were subsequently arrested and released under similar conditions. The Pentagon abruptly withdrew all long-range bombers from the base at the beginning of the month. US President Donald Trump threatened unspecified repercussions, while US media reported concerns about a potential Iranian drone attack.

The Wall Street Journal cited US and European officials familiar with the matter, stating that the planned attack was part of a multifaceted Iranian conspiracy aimed at attacking aircraft and killing personnel, including US pilots, at the RAF Fairford base.

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