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Canada signs joint statement denouncing Iran after UK air base plot

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Karadeglija, A. (2026, October 12). Canada signs joint statement denouncing Iran after UK air base plot. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/canada-signs-joint-statement-denouncing-iran-after-uk-air-base-plot/article_75020d35-0305-5b9a-a33a-8f9f22b43dfd.html

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Canada signed a joint statement with over two dozen nations on Monday, strongly condemning Iran for its alleged role in planning an attack on an air base in England. The statement specifically denounces Iran’s use of violent attacks, including lethal plotting, arson, sabotage, cyber-attacks, and other hybrid activities against the signatory countries and their allies.

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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.

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OTTAWA - Canada has joined more than two dozen other countries in denouncing Iran’s apparent involvement in a planned attack on an air base in England. asserted

Canada → join → England

The countries said in a joint statement Monday they “condemn in the strongest terms Iran’s use of violent attacks, including the acts of lethal plotting, arson, sabotage, cyber-attacks, and other hybrid activities against us and our partners.” asserted

they → say → us

Canada signs joint statement denouncing Iran after UK air base plot

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