UK says Iran involved in RAF Fairford security incident
Summarised from 11 outlets · 12 reports · Updated 30 Sept, 17:33 · Archive
Prime minister Andy Burnham says there are strong indications Iran played a role in an incident at RAF Fairford.
Prime minister Andy Burnham has said there are 'strong indications' that Iran was involved in an incident at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire. Five men were arrested on suspicion of terrorism and explosives offences following the discovery of suspicious vans near the base. The suspects were released on bail pending investigation. Burnham said the UK is working closely with the US administration on the matter but could not provide further details as the police investigation remains ongoing.
How it is being reported
- Iran is behind ‘terror plot’ at US bomber base in UK, British leader saysNew York Post · 30 Sept, 18:14
- Iran behind 'terror plot' targeting RAF Fairford, suggests Andy BurnhamEvening Standard · 30 Sept, 17:29
- Burnham says ‘strong indications’ Iran played part in suspected RAF Fairford bomb plotThe Independent · 30 Sept, 17:15
- U.K. leader says Iran believed to have "played a part" in air base incidentCBS News · 30 Sept, 17:07
- Andy Burnham says there are 'strong indications' Iran is involved in RAF Fairford 'terror plot'Daily Mail · 30 Sept, 17:03
- ‘Strong indications’ Iran played role in suspected Fairford terror plot, PM saysEvening Standard · 30 Sept, 17:01
- Andy Burnham Says Iran 'Played A Part' In Suspected RAF Fairford Terror PlotHuffPost UK · 30 Sept, 17:00
- ‘Strong indications’ that Iran played role in RAF Fairford incident, says BurnhamThe Guardian · 30 Sept, 17:00
- Andy Burnham says 'strong indications Iran played a part' in RAF Fairford 'terror plot'The Mirror · 30 Sept, 17:00
- ‘Strong indications’ Iran was involved in RAF Fairford incident, says BurnhamFinancial Times · 30 Sept, 17:00
- Andy Burnham reveals 'strong indication Iran played part' in RAF Fairford incidentGB News · 30 Sept, 17:00
- UK believes Iran involved in RAF Fairford incident, Burnham saysBBC Politics · 30 Sept, 16:59
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