UK: Iranian Revolutionary Guards Likely Behind 'Fairford' Base Incident
The British Prime Minister blames the Iranian Revolutionary Guards for the Fairford base incident and calls for sanctions.
Translated by Qiyas from السياسة — Original source
- London recalls Iranian ambassador and threatens Tehran with additional sanctions... More than 25 countries back the allegations
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham accused the Iranian Revolutionary Guard of being behind the security incident at RAF Fairford in the UK late last September, stating that British assessments indicate the incident was likely highly coordinated from within Iran and was almost certainly carried out under the direction of the Revolutionary Guard.
Speaking before the British Parliament, Burnham said his government intends to take further measures to counter activities linked to Iran on British soil, including targeting criminal networks and their funding sources, and imposing additional sanctions.
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In a related development, Al Arabiya reported that the British Foreign Office issued a joint statement signed by more than 25 countries, including the United States, supporting the UK’s allegations that Iran was involved in the RAF Fairford incident.
The British Foreign Office also recalled the Iranian ambassador to London, protesting what it described as Tehran’s ongoing efforts to undermine the security of the United Kingdom and its international partners through criminal networks, proxy groups, and state-sponsored activities.
British authorities had detained seven individuals in connection with the incident that occurred on September 27, before releasing them on bail, as investigations continue without any formal charges being brought against them.
These developments come as British counter-terrorism police have not yet announced final results from their investigation, with Iran’s responsibility for the incident remaining based on official British assessments.
