UK blames Iran for RAF Fairford plot, sanctions two Iranians

AI-generated briefing · First published 2026-10-12 20:55:29 UTC

PM Andy Burnham told parliament the September 27 incident was highly likely coordinated by Iran’s IRGC; Britain sanctioned two Iranians and 29 countries condemned Tehran.

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham told parliament on 12 October that the suspected plot near RAF Fairford was “highly likely” coordinated in Iran and “almost certainly” directed by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). Five British men were arrested on 27 September on terrorism and explosives offences; police found petrol but no viable explosives and later released them on bail. The US withdrew its B-1 bombers from the base after the incident. [1] [2] [3] [4]

Sources

1. UK PM says RAF base incidents ‘likely coordinated’ by Iran

   Al Jazeera · 2026-10-12 18:24:42 UTC · Summary only

2. UK blames Iran for airbase plot, sanctions two Iranian nationals

   Al Jazeera · 2026-10-12 18:51:18 UTC · Full text

3. UK: Iran 'highly likely' to be behind RAF Fairford incident

   DW English · 2026-10-12 19:02:00 UTC · Full text

4. Tehran denies involvement in UK Fairford air base incident as Britain summons Iranian ambassador

   France 24 English · 2026-10-12 20:23:04 UTC · Full text

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