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The Associated Press. (2026, October 12). Security incident at US-run air base almost certainly directed by Iran, UK prime minister says. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/news/world/europe/security-incident-at-us-run-airbase-was-almost-certainly-directed-by-iran-uk-prime-minister-says/article_bd6dbe94-1608-5010-bfd7-9f73f3d7499a.html
The Associated Press. “Security incident at US-run air base almost certainly directed by Iran, UK prime minister says.” Toronto Star, 12 Oct. 2026, https://www.thestar.com/news/world/europe/security-incident-at-us-run-airbase-was-almost-certainly-directed-by-iran-uk-prime-minister-says/article_bd6dbe94-1608-5010-bfd7-9f73f3d7499a.html.
The Associated Press. “Security incident at US-run air base almost certainly directed by Iran, UK prime minister says.” Toronto Star, October 12, 2026. https://www.thestar.com/news/world/europe/security-incident-at-us-run-airbase-was-almost-certainly-directed-by-iran-uk-prime-minister-says/article_bd6dbe94-1608-5010-bfd7-9f73f3d7499a.html.
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On October 12, 2026, British Prime Minister Andy Burnham accused Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) of directing an incident at Royal Air Force Fairford in Gloucestershire on September 27, where suspicious vehicles prompted a major security alert and the evacuation of dozens of homes. The UK government summoned Iran's ambassador to stress that "Britain will not tolerate threats on our soil," and sanctioned two Iranians involved in hostile activities on behalf of the Iranian regime. Seven men were arrested but later released without charges. In response, 29 countries, including Canada, condemned Iran’s use of violent attacks against them and their partners. Tehran denied involvement and accused Western nations of a "false flag" operation to smear Iran and evade accountability for Britain's role in the war against Iran.
