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Iran rejects RAF Fairford sabotage allegations and summons British ambassador
Iran summoned the United Kingdom’s ambassador to Tehran, Hugo Shorter, to protest sabotage allegations linked to five suspects detained near RAF Fairford. Tehran called on the British government to formally explain the allegations and correct its approach toward Iran.
Allegations of a sabotage plot around RAF Fairford have caused diplomatic tensions between Iran and the United Kingdom. Tehran summoned the United Kingdom’s ambassador to Tehran, Hugo Shorter, to strongly protest the allegations targeting Iran.
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht-Ravanchi described the British government’s stance following statements by Prime Minister Andy Burnham as “destructive.” Takht-Ravanchi conveyed Tehran’s “strong protest” to the British ambassador.
Takht-Ravanchi rejected statements implicating Iran in the suspected sabotage plot near the military base, calling them “false and ridiculous allegations.” He demanded that the United Kingdom formally explain the matter and “correct its inappropriate approach” toward Iran.
Iran rejects allegations as investigation continues
United Kingdom Prime Minister Andy Burnham said on Wednesday that there was “a strong indication” of Iranian involvement in the suspected plot. Burnham said the investigation was a complex and very serious police inquiry.
Iran’s embassy in London rejected any link between Iran and the five suspects detained near RAF Fairford on Monday. The embassy described allegations circulated by some British individuals and media organisations as baseless and malicious.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio also said on Monday that a “foreign actor” was behind the suspected plot, but did not name the country he believed was responsible.
RAF Fairford supports U.S. operations
RAF Fairford, which is also used by U.S. forces and hosts U.S. Air Force operations, has supported missions against Iran since February, following the start of the broader war in the Middle East.
Security measures around the facility were increased after the five suspects were detained. In July, the United Kingdom announced that its armed forces were prepared to defend against a possible retaliation after warnings of potential retaliation by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps against U.S. bombers operating from Fairford.
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