Iran’s Revolutionary Guards ‘almost certainly’ behind RAF Fairford threats, says Burnham
Summary
The UK prime minister said Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps likely planned threats against RAF Fairford, a military base used by the US. Five men were arrested near the base but released after no explosives were found. The UK will impose more sanctions on Iran because of this.Key Facts
- The incident happened just after midnight on September 27 near RAF Fairford, a US air force base in England.
- Five men from London drove in three vans to a village next to the base and were arrested but later released on bail.
- No bombs or explosives were found in the vans.
- The UK prime minister says it is "almost certain" Iran’s Revolutionary Guards directed the threat.
- The US moved 12 B-1 bombers away from the base a week later, worried about a possible drone attack.
- The UK government plans new sanctions against Iran and its Revolutionary Guards.
- Experts are not sure if an actual attack was planned or if this was a warning to show Iran’s potential reach.
- British officials say Iran may not have the ability to carry out a complex drone attack on the base.
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