"Strong indications" Iran had role in U.K. bomb plot, PM Andy Burnham says
Summary
U.K. Prime Minister Andy Burnham said there are strong signs Iran was involved in a suspected bomb plot at a British air base used by the U.S. The investigation is ongoing, and officials from both the U.K. and U.S. are working together to learn more.Key Facts
- The suspected bomb plot happened at RAF Fairford, a British air base used by the U.S. Air Force.
- Five British men were arrested and later released on bail in connection with the plot.
- U.K. Prime Minister Burnham said there are strong indications of Iran’s involvement but gave no further details.
- U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio also said the incident involved a foreign actor, referring to Iran.
- Iran denies any role in the plot.
- Earlier in the year, the U.K. allowed the U.S. to use RAF Fairford for defensive strikes against Iranian missile sites.
- Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps had named RAF Fairford as a possible target for attacks if British bases were used against Iran.
- The U.K. and U.S. are cooperating closely on the complex counter-terrorism investigation.
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