RAF Fairford incident “almost certainly directed” by Iran’s Guards, UK PM says

RAF Fairford incident was “almost certainly directed” by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, the British prime minister said Monday, October 12, outlining the government’s assessment of the suspected plot against the airbase.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham said it was highly likely the incident had been coordinated in Iran. He said the home secretary would provide further details to Parliament.

RAF Fairford incident prompts sanctions pledge

Burnham pledged action against criminal networks used by Iran, including measures targeting their funding and additional sanctions intended to restrict Iran’s and the Revolutionary Guards’ ability to threaten Britain.

The attribution represents the UK government’s assessment. Iran’s embassy in London previously rejected allegations linking Tehran to the incident.

Source checked: The Guardian.