Iranian involvement claimed

The British Prime Minister, Andy Burnham, stated on Monday, October 12, that the Iranian Revolutionary Guards were "almost certainly" responsible for an incident at the Fairford base in southern England. This base is a military facility where several suspects were arrested at the end of September for planning a terrorist act.

Suspects arrested for planning

At the end of September, several individuals were arrested at the Fairford base for their involvement in the "preparation of a terrorist act." The arrests were made following an investigation into suspicious activities at the site, which is used for military training and operations.

Labor leader supports claim

A labor leader confirmed Burnham’s assessment, stating that it is highly likely the incident was coordinated from Iran and almost certainly directed by the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. This group is a powerful military and paramilitary organization within Iran, known for its role in both domestic and international affairs.

UK rejects threats on its soil

The British Prime Minister also emphasized that the UK will not tolerate threats against its territory. This statement comes amid growing concerns over foreign involvement in domestic security issues and underscores the government’s commitment to protecting national security.