Iran Threats To UK Facilities

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How it changed

1. 11 Oct

   Andy Burnham, the prime minister, has said there were “strong indications” Iran played a part, and on Thursday the Met police chief, Mark Rowley, said “you will see more progress on this investigation”.

   2 outlets · The Guardian
2. 12 Oct

   Shortly afterwards, 29 countries, including the U.S., Britain, Australia, Canada, France and Germany, released a joint statement denouncing “in the strongest terms Iran’s use of violent attacks.”

   4 outlets · National Post

Coverage 12 articles

• 13 Oct Canada joins other nations denouncing Iran’s air base attack plot in the UKCanada joined over two dozen countries in condemning Iran’s alleged involvement in a planned attack on an air base in England. The joint statement released Monday includes nations such as the United States, France, Germany, and Australia. These countries strongly condemned Iran for its use of violent attacks including arson, sabotage, cyber-attacks, and other hybrid activities against them and their partners…Global News
• 13 Oct Iran sees ‘false flag’ operations after UK blames IRGC for airbase incidentIran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has condemned Britain's accusation that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) coordinated an alleged security threat against RAF Fairford in September. British Prime Minister Andy Burnham told Parliament that the incident was "highly likely" to have been directed by Iran and promised action against Iranian-linked networks, imposing sanctions on two individuals. In response…Al Jazeera
• 12 Oct Canada signs joint statement denouncing Iran after UK air base plotCanada 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.Toronto Star
• 12 Oct UK PM says RAF base incidents ‘likely coordinated’ by IranPrime Minister Andy Burnham of the United Kingdom stated that recent incidents at RAF Fairford and RAF Molesworth are likely coordinated by Iran. In response, he announced plans for additional sanctions against Iran and measures to crack down on criminal networks and their financing.Al Jazeera
• 12 Oct Plot at U.S.-run British air base ‘almost certainly directed’ by Iran’s Revolutionary Guards: U.K. PMU.K. Prime Minister Andy Burnham accused Iran’s Revolutionary Guards of directing a suspicious incident at RAF Fairford on September 27, where U.S. B-1 bombers were stationed. Following the event, which prompted a major counter-terrorism investigation and temporary village evacuation but no arrests or charges, 29 countries including the U.S. issued a joint statement condemning Iran's hostile activities. The Foreign…National Post
• 12 Oct Andy Burnham confirms Iran 'almost certainly' behind foiled RAF Fairford 'terror plot'Prime Minister Andy Burnham told MPs that Iran is "highly likely" and "almost certainly" behind a foiled terror plot near RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire. Seven men from London, all in their 20s, were arrested on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts; five arrests occurred on September 27, one on October 1, and another on October 6. The UK government sanctioned two Iranian individuals involved with the IRGC and a…Evening Standard
• 12 Oct Iran’s Revolutionary Guards ‘almost certainly’ behind RAF Fairford threats, says BurnhamAndy Burnham stated that Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps are “almost certainly” responsible for threatening RAF Fairford, the strongest attribution by UK officials following an incident on September 27. Five men from London drove to Whelford village next to the base in three white vans shortly after midnight and were released on police bail a day later with no explosives found. Burnham’s statement marks a…The Guardian
• 12 Oct Britain won't tolerate threats on our soil, Miliband says as he summons Iran ambassadorForeign Secretary Ed Miliband summoned the Iranian ambassador to condemn threats against British soil following an incident at RAF Fairford last month, where police responded to suspicious vehicles near the airbase. The Foreign Office sanctioned two Iranians involved in counterespionage operations with travel bans and asset freezes. Prime Minister Andy Burnham indicated that Iran could face additional sanctions for…BBC
• 12 Oct Security incident at US-run air base almost certainly directed by Iran, UK prime minister saysBritish Prime Minister Andy Burnham stated on Monday that a security incident at a U.S.-run military air base in England was “almost certainly” directed by Iran’s Revolutionary Guard. He previously mentioned strong indications linking Iran to an apparent plan from last month to attack RAF Fairford, which has been used by American bombers for strikes against Iran.Toronto Star
• 12 Oct UK summons Iranian ambassador to show ‘Britain will not tolerate threats’The UK government summoned the Iranian ambassador to express its disapproval of Iran’s threatening behavior and designated two Iranian nationals for their involvement in hostile activities on behalf of the Iranian regime. These individuals are subject to asset freezes, travel bans, and director disqualification orders. The announcement came as part of a broader statement against Iran’s use of criminal networks and…Evening Standard

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