Britain won't tolerate threats on our soil, Miliband says as he summons Iran ambassador
· World · BBC News, NBC News
British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband summoned the Iranian ambassador to protest security threats following an incident at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire. The Foreign Office sanctioned two Iranian officials, including the head of counterespionage operations, imposing travel bans and asset freezes. Prime Minister Andy Burnham told MPs that the 27 September security breach at the airbase was directed by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard. Police declared a major incident after finding three suspicious vehicles near the base, leading to the evacuation of dozens of homes. Seven men in their 20s have been arrested and bailed, though no charges have been filed.
Why it matters
The diplomatic fallout escalates tensions between London and Tehran, with the UK government threatening further sanctions over state-backed security breaches on British soil.
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