# UK Accuses Iran of Plot at RAF Fairford

> UK says Iran likely behind security alert at RAF Fairford airbase.
- Title: UK Accuses Iran of Plot at RAF Fairford · Dw | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
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## 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'
## Key takeaway

UK accuses Iran of coordinating a terror plot near RAF Fairford, imposing sanctions on two IRGC officials.