Says 'Strong Indications' Iran Linked To Airbase Incident

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham told the BBC on September 30 that there are “strong indications” Iran was involved in suspicious activity near RAF Fairford in western England on September 27. Five men in their 20s were arrested on suspicion of terrorism and explosive offences, and all live in London; they were later released on bail as the investigation continues. Burnham said the case is ongoing and complex, with counterterrorism police considering the possibility of foreign state involvement and proxies working for a foreign power “knowingly or unknowingly.” Iran denied involvement on September 28. The reporting also notes separate incidents in the Strait of Hormuz, where three tankers were reportedly hit on September 29.