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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 criminal network linked to Iran.
Written locally by qwen2.5:14b on 2026-10-12,
using this article's own text rather than the other coverage of the
same event (that is the story summary below).
Story summary
In late September 2023, RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire was the site of a security incident involving suspicious vehicles and threats. This prompted Prime Minister Andy Burnham to announce that Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) were "almost certainly" behind the attempted attack. In response, Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband summoned the Iranian ambassador to the UK to reiterate Britain’s stance against such activities on its soil. The UK also imposed sanctions on two Iranians involved in espionage and criminal networks linked to Iran, including asset freezes and travel bans.
The incident led to a temporary withdrawal of 12 B-1 bombers from RAF Fairford amid concerns over potential drone attacks on US bases used for operations against Iran. Seven men were arrested but later released on bail; they have not been charged with any crime. The UK has since reinforced security measures at its military bases, underscoring the growing threat to defense sites and cooperation with allies to maintain security.
Written for “Iran Threats To UK Usa Bases” on 2026-10-12,
grounded in this article and the 6 other(s) covering the same event.
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The Prime Minister said the country could be hit with further sanctions over its role in the alleged incident.
uncertain
country → say → incident
He told MPs on Monday: “I can confirm our assessment that it is highly likely to have been coordinated in Iran, almost certainly directed by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard (IRGC).
“We will not tolerate these threats on our soil.
asserted
We → confirm → soil
“We will crack down on Iran’s use of criminal networks, using our full range of powers to target them and their funding streams, and we will bring further sanctions to restrict the capacity of Iran and the IRGC to do us harm.”
asserted
we → crack → harm
Two Iranian men were sanctioned by the UK Government on Monday.
asserted
men → sanction → Monday
The sanctions for Ruhollah Bazghandi, the Head of Counterespionage Operations within the IRGC, and Shahram Ali Reza Tamarzadeh Jakki, the facilitator of the Zindashti criminal network, include asset freezing, a ban on them entering Britain and both men being disqualified from managing any business in the UK.
“I confirmed Britain's decision to send air defence and a Voyager aircraft to Saudi Arabia to provide air-to-air refuelling support," the Prime Minister told MPs.
asserted
Minister → include → MPs
I can confirm today that it has already completed 14 operational missions."
Seven men, all in their 20s and from London, have been arrested on suspicion of preparation of terrorist acts by officers investigating the suspected terror plot at RAF Fairford.
Five were arrested on Sunday, September 27, one on Thursday, October 1 and another on Tuesday, October 6.
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Five → confirm → Tuesday
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They have all been released on police bail.
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They → read → bail
Three suspicious vans were stopped near the airbase in Gloucestershire on Sunday, September 27.
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vans → stop → Sunday
Announcing the latest arrest last week, Senior National Coordinator for Counter Terrorism Policing, Vicki Evans, said: “This remains a live investigation and our specialist teams continue to pursue multiple lines of inquiry into the circumstances surrounding events near RAF Fairford.
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teams → announce → Fairford
“Once again, I’d like to thank the public for their continued support and patience whilst we work through this highly complex investigation.”
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we → like → investigation
She added: “We’re acutely aware of the public interest in this investigation, and we are working around the clock, and at pace, to identify the motivation behind events in Gloucestershire.
asserted
we → add → Gloucestershire
“We remain committed to investigating all possible angles.”
asserted
We → remain → angles
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