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UK Accuses Iran of Plot at RAF Fairford
UK says Iran likely behind security alert at RAF Fairford airbase.
In brief
UK says Iran likely behind security alert at RAF Fairford airbase. UK accuses Iran of coordinating a terror plot near RAF Fairford, imposing sanctions on two IRGC officials. Originally reported by Dw.
UK Accuses Iran
British government says Iran likely behind security alert at RAF Fairford airbase.
“The British government has accused Iran of involvement in a security alert outside a UK/US airbase in southern England last month”
Five Arrested
Five British nationals arrested near RAF Fairford on September 27 on terrorism and explosives charges.
“Five British nationals were arrested in the vicinity of the RAF Fairford airbase on September 27 on suspicion of terrorism and explosives offenses”
Prime Minister's Statement
PM Andy Burnham says Iran's IRGC likely coordinated the plot and will impose further sanctions.
“I can confirm our assessment that it is highly likely to have been coordinated in Iran, almost certainly directed by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard (IRGC)”
Foreign Secretary's Action
Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband summons Iran's ambassador and sanctions two IRGC officials.
“Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband said on Monday that his department had summoned Iran's ambassador to 'reiterate' the message that Britain 'will not tolerate attacks on our soil'”
Iran's Response
Iran's ambassador rejects UK accusations, calls for evidence.
“Iran's state news agency IRNA reported Ambassador Ali Moussavi as 'categorically rejecting the accusations' and calling on the British government 'to present evidence supporting its allegations if it possesses any'”
29 Countries Condemn
29 countries issue joint statement condemning Iran's use of violent attacks.
“Shortly afterwards, a total of 29 countries issued a joint statement denouncing 'in the strongest terms Iran's use of violent attacks'”
The bottom line
UK accuses Iran of coordinating a terror plot near RAF Fairford, imposing sanctions on two IRGC officials.
