# UK PM alleges ‘strong indications’ Iran was involved in Fairford airbase incident

https://mins.news/en/item/80846

- France 24, 2026-09-30 19:01 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/europe/20260930-british-pm-alleges-there-are-strong-indications-iran-was-involved-in-fairford-airbase-incident

> UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham said Wednesday there were “strong indications” Tehran was involved in Sunday’s security incident near an English airbase used by the US military in its war against Iran. The government has not explained what happened. Five British men were arrested and later released on bail, and no explosives were found.

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