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RAF Fairford security incident
PM Andy Burnham says Iran's IRGC was 'almost certainly' behind the threats at RAF Fairford and RAF Molesworth, which led to USAF B-1 bombers being withdrawn. The UK summoned Iran's ambassador and sanctioned two Iranian nationals; Tehran denies involvement, suggests a 'false flag', and has summoned Britain's ambassador demanding evidence. MI5's chief says Iran is stepping up attempts to hit UK military sites.
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Associated PressMon 12 Oct · 15:20 UTC
A security incident at a U.S.-run air base in the U.K. was "almost certainly" directed by Iran's Revolutionary Guard,…
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Tuesday 13 October
3 developments17:57 UTC· the latest
Iran summons British ambassador over Fairford accusations
Iran's foreign ministry told ambassador Hugo Shorter that Britain must provide evidence soon or Iran will seriously reconsider bilateral relations.
TehranIR
2 sourcesMiddle East Eye, Al Jazeera English
Middle East EyeRSSTue 13 Oct, 17:57
Iran summons British ambassador over Fairford airbase incident, foreign ministry says Iran summons British ambassador over Fairford airbase incident, foreign ministry says Iran summoned the British ambassador to Tehran over "accusations
The original postAl Jazeera EnglishXTue 13 Oct, 18:02
An Iranian foreign ministry statement says the British ambassador to Tehran, Hugo Shorter, was summoned over claims linking Tehran to a suspected plot against RAF Fairford air base in Britain. 🔴 LIVE updates:
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13:03 UTC
Iran suggests 'false flag' after UK airbase accusation
Iranian officials said false-flag operations may be behind the plot blamed on the IRGC.
1 sourceAl Jazeera
Al JazeeraRSSTue 13 Oct, 13:03
Iran sees ‘false flag’ operations after UK blames IRGC for airbase incident Iran has been accused of being behind a plot against an airbase in the UK.
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12:02 UTC
MI5 chief: Iran stepping up attempts to hit UK targets
Ken McCallum said Iran is escalating hybrid campaigns including against military sites, and called Iran-led attacks on Jewish communities 'sickening'.
LondonGB
2 sourcesThe New York Times, Al Jazeera English
The New York TimesRSSTue 13 Oct, 12:02
MI5 Chief Warns of Growing Iranian and Russian Threats to U.K. The head of Britain’s domestic security agency accused Tehran and Moscow of escalating their hybrid campaigns on British soil. He called Iran-led attacks on Jewish communities “sickening.
The original postAl Jazeera EnglishXTue 13 Oct, 13:59
Iran is ramping up attempts to hit targets such as military sites in Britain, the UK’s domestic spy chief Ken McCallum warned, as PM Andy Burnham said that Tehran was “almost certainly” behind a plot against RAF Fairford last month. 🔴 LIVE updates:
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Monday 12 October
6 developments19:45 UTC
Burnham vows more Iran sanctions and crackdown on networks
Burnham said the Fairford and Molesworth incidents were highly likely coordinated by Iran. He promised further sanctions against Tehran and action against criminal networks and their funding.
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1 sourceAl Jazeera English
Al Jazeera EnglishXMon 12 Oct, 19:45
UK PM Andy Burnham says the incidents at RAF Fairford and RAF Molesworth were highly likely coordinated by Iran. He has vowed further sanctions against Tehran and a crackdown on criminal networks and their funding.
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18:51 UTC
UK sanctions two Iranian nationals over airbase plot
Britain imposed sanctions on two Iranian nationals following its attribution of the Fairford incident to Iran.
1 sourceAl Jazeera
Al JazeeraRSSMon 12 Oct, 18:51
UK blames Iran for airbase plot, sanctions two Iranian nationals Iran’s ambassador tells UK officials Tehran willing to assist in investigation, reiterates denial of involvement.
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16:49 UTC
Iran denies role in RAF Fairford plot
Iran's ambassador Seyed Ali Mousavi said Tehran played no part and called the allegations 'unfounded and malicious speculations', offering to assist the investigation.
2 sourcesMiddle East Eye, Insider Paper
Middle East EyeRSSMon 12 Oct, 16:49
Iran's ambassador to UK denies role in RAF Fairford plot, Iranian state media says Iran's ambassador to UK denies role in RAF Fairford plot, Iranian state media says Iran's ambassador to the UK, Seyed Ali Mousavi, said that Iran played n
The original postInsider PaperTelegramMon 12 Oct, 17:10
BREAKING - Iran denies involvement in incident at UK’s Fairford base: state media [bit.ly/4jjap9j]( Follow @InsiderPaper for more news
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16:15 UTC
US and allies warn Tehran against hostile acts
The US, Britain, Australia, Canada, France and Germany warned Iran against hostile acts after the UK deemed the airbase scare directed by the IRGC.
1 sourceInsider Paper
Insider PaperTelegramMon 12 Oct, 16:15
BREAKING - The United States and allies including Britain, Australia, Canada, France and Germany warned Tehran Monday against hostile acts after a major scare at a UK airbase was deemed almost certainly directed by Iran's Revolutionary Guards. [bit.ly/4hZI2e1](
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15:52 UTC
Burnham says IRGC almost certainly behind RAF Fairford threats
Burnham told MPs the incident was 'highly likely' coordinated in Iran, the firmest UK attribution so far. He promised further sanctions on Tehran and the IRGC and summoned Iran's ambassador.
LondonGB
5 sourcesThe Guardian · World, Haaretz, Топор Live, Al Jazeera, DW
The Guardian · WorldRSSMon 12 Oct, 15:52
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards ‘almost certainly’ behind RAF Fairford threats, says Burnham UK to bring further sanctions against Tehran and IRGC after assessment Iran was likely to have coordinated incidentAndy Burnham said Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps were “almost cer
The original postHaaretzRSSMon 12 Oct, 16:48
U.K. PM Burnham: Iran's IRGC likely behind RAF Fairford incident Andy Burnham said the suspected plot targeting the British air base was 'highly likely' to have been coordinated in Iran. Tehran denied involvement, calling the allegations 'unfounded and malicious speculations
The original postТопор LiveTelegramMon 12 Oct, 17:15RU
⚡️Британия введёт санкции против Ирана из-за инцидента у авиабазы Фэрфорд, — премьер страны Бёрнем. По его словам, случившееся у военной базы «с высокой долей вероятности было скоординировано в Иране». 👉 [Топор Live. Подписаться](
The original postAl JazeeraRSSMon 12 Oct, 18:24
UK PM says RAF base incidents ‘likely coordinated’ by Iran UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham says the incidents at RAF Fairford and RAF Molesworth were likely coordinated by Iran.
The original postDWRSSMon 12 Oct, 19:02
UK: Iran 'highly likely' to be behind RAF Fairford incident Prime Minister Andy Burnham told parliament there were "strong indications" of Iranian involvement. The government summoned Iran's ambassador. The scare at RAF Fairford led to the withdrawal of USAF B-1 heavy bombers.
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15:05 UTC
Burnham: Fairford incident almost certainly directed by IRGC
Burnham said a suspected plot against RAF Fairford was 'highly likely' coordinated in Iran and 'almost certainly' directed by the Revolutionary Guard Corps.
RAF FairfordGB
4 sourcesInsider Paper, Reuters, Associated Press, The Hindu
Insider PaperTelegramMon 12 Oct, 14:56
BREAKING - British airbase incident 'almost certainly directed' by Iran Guards, UK PM says [bit.ly/4zmBWLM]( Follow @InsiderPaper for more news
The original postReutersBlueskyMon 12 Oct, 15:05
UK PM Burnham says Iran's IRGC likely behind RAF Fairford incident British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said on Monday that a suspected plot targeting the RAF Fairford air base in Britain was "highly likely" to have been coordinated in Iran, and almost certainly directed by the
The original postAssociated PressBlueskyMon 12 Oct, 15:20
A security incident at a U.S.-run air base in the U.K. was "almost certainly" directed by Iran's Revolutionary Guard, British Prime Minister Andy Burnham says. British Prime Minister Andy Burnham says a security incident at a U.S.-run military air base in England was “almost cer
The original postThe HinduRSSMon 12 Oct, 15:24
U.K. PM Burnham says Iran’s IRGC likely behind RAF Fairford incident The RAF Fairfordbase had been used by U.S. bombers to carry out strikes on Iran but last week, U.S. President Donald Trump said a threat linked to Iran had prompted the removal of the planes
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