Burnham: Iran’s IRGC ‘highly likely’ to be behind RAF Fairford terror plot - POLITICO.eu
UK officials are investigating a potential terror plot targeting RAF Fairford, with intelligence suggesting the Iranian IRGC is highly likely involved. The government has issued a stern warning against Iranian interference on British soil.
Why it matters
This highlights escalating geopolitical tensions between the UK and Iran, raising concerns about state-sponsored terrorism and national security.
Any attempt by Iran to threaten, silence, intimidate, harass, harm, or coerce people on our territories…
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