'Strong indications' Iran involved in suspected UK plot
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham stated there are strong indications of Iranian involvement in a security incident near RAF Fairford. Five individuals were arrested on suspicion of terrorism-related offenses, though no explosives were found.
Why it matters
The incident underscores heightened geopolitical tensions between the UK and Iran, particularly regarding the use of British bases for defensive strikes.
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said there are "strong indications" Iran played a part in a suspected terror plot near RAF Fairford.
The UK is working closely with US and the authorities have the situation under "the strongest grip", the he insisted after President Donald Trump criticised the decision to release the suspects.
Five British nationals, all in their mid-20s, were arrested on suspicion of explosives offences and terrorism near the military base over the weekend before being bailed under investigation on Monday.
The Gloucestershire site has been used in recent months by American bombers after former prime minister Keir Starmer granted the US permission to use British bases for "defensive" strikes against Tehran during the Middle East war.
Counter-terror police have said a quantity of petrol but no explosive devices were found in the vans that sparked the security alert near the airbase.
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