Terror Plot at UK Airbase ‘Almost Certainly’ Directed by Iran, British PM Says

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham stated on October 12 that the suspected terror plot at RAF Fairford last month was likely coordinated and directed by Iran. Burnham confirmed the assessment that it was highly likely to have been coordinated in Iran, almost certainly directed by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard (IRGC). Seven suspects in their 20s were arrested on terror and explosives charges for their alleged involvement in the incident.

• British Prime Minister Andy Burnham believes Iran directed a suspected terror plot at RAF Fairford.
• The assessment suggests the plot was coordinated in Iran by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard (IRGC).
• Seven suspects in their 20s were arrested on terror and explosives charges.
• Investigators are working with the United States on security at shared military bases.