Middle East conflict: Houthis strike Yemen's presidential palace, US issues new Iran sanctions
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Iran’s Foreign Ministry criticized Britain for its "destructive role" in the region, alleging that the British government is fueling insecurity by shifting blame and distorting the truth, according to Iran’s state-run IRNA news agency. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei firmly denied Britain's accusations of involvement in a suspected plot against a British air base, stating that the chaos in the Middle East originates from "unlawful interventions," including those supported by Britain.
The dispute escalated following Britain’s claim that a suspected plot near RAF Fairford, an air base utilized by US bombers, was orchestrated in Iran. The British government maintained that the incident showcased the Revolutionary Guard’s willingness to employ hostile actions beyond Iran's borders through covert networks and proxy actors.
In response, Iran dismissed the allegation as a "clumsy false flag operation" and summoned the British Ambassador to protest, demanding evidence and threatening to reconsider diplomatic ties if Britain fails to provide proof.
Iran challenged the UK to substantiate its claims, while 29 countries condemned alleged Iranian covert operations. UK Prime Minister expressed strong indications of Iran's involvement in the airbase incident, and Iran reportedly possesses a prepared plan for responding to potential attacks on infrastructure.
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