British Prime Minister Andy Burnham stated on Wednesday that the UK government believes Iran was involved in an alleged thwarted attack on a U.S. air base in the United Kingdom earlier this week. "There are strong indications that Iran played a part in what happened over the weekend at RAF Fairford," Burnham told the BBC.
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UK Prime Minister states Iran involved in foiled attack on U.S. air base
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced that the UK government suspects Iran's involvement in a foiled attack on a U.S. air base. He mentioned strong indications of Iran's role in the incident at RAF Fairford over the weekend.
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UK believes Iran ‘played a part’ in foiled attack, Burnham says
UK Prime Minister states Iran involved in foiled attack on U.S. air base