# UK PM Burnham says Iran likely behind RAF base incident: Is there evidence?

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- Al Jazeera, 2026-10-01 13:51 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/1/uk-pm-burnham-says-iran-likely-behind-raf-base-incident-is-there-evidence?traffic_source=rss

> UK, US and Israeli officials have suggested Iranian involvement in an incident near the RAF station at Fairford but have offered no details. Prime Minister Andy Burnham said security services had “strong indications” of a link. Five British men arrested on suspicion of terrorism and explosives offences were released on bail. Iran has categorically denied involvement, saying Britain is “barking up the wrong tree”.

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