UK says Iran likely behind RAF Fairford incident

Summary

British Prime Minister Burnham said Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps was likely behind an incident at a U.S.-run air base, according to The Globe and Mail; Deutsche Welle reports the UK said Iran was highly likely to be behind the incident at RAF Fairford. The Globe and Mail also reports that foreign ministries from almost 30 countries, including Canada and the United States, condemned Iran’s attacks and vowed action against anyone acting on Tehran’s behalf.

Timeline

1. The Globe and Mail

   12 Oct 2026, 16:14 UTCSource ↗

   The Globe and Mail reports that British Prime Minister Burnham said Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps was likely behind an incident at a U.S.-run air base, and that foreign ministries from almost 30 countries condemned Iran’s attacks and vowed action against those acting on Tehran’s behalf.

2. Deutsche Welle

   12 Oct 2026, 19:02 UTCSource ↗

   Deutsche Welle reports that the UK said Iran was highly likely to be behind the incident at RAF Fairford.