Iran denies link to UK airbase terror plot as five Britons released on bail
· World · Al Jazeera, CBS News, ABC News
Iran denied involvement in a suspected terror plot targeting RAF Fairford airbase in the UK, calling allegations fabricated. Five British nationals aged 23 to 25 from London were arrested near the base on Sunday on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act. UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband warned the UK must confront Iranian proxies, while police said multiple lines of enquiry are being pursued. British counterterrorism head said the five were released on bail following extensive interviews. The RAF Fairford base hosts US bombers used to strike Iranian missile sites in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran reserves the right to take legal measures against unfounded speculation.
Why it matters
The incident heightens UK-Iran tensions as British officials accuse Iran of using proxies, potentially affecting diplomatic channels and security cooperation. It also raises concerns about domestic terrorism threats linked to foreign conflicts impacting British nationals.
Read the original report — Al Jazeera
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