UK prime minister blames Iran’s Guards for suspected airbase plot

Summary

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said Iran’s Revolutionary Guards almost certainly directed a suspected plot targeting a UK airbase used by the U.S. military. Axios reports that Burnham made the accusation in the House of Commons on Monday, and that Iran’s ambassador to the UK denied Tehran’s involvement and called for evidence.

Timeline

1. RTÉ

   12 Oct 2026, 11:39 UTCSource ↗

   RTÉ reports that Burnham said Iran’s Revolutionary Guards almost certainly directed a suspected plot targeting a UK airbase used by the U.S. military.

2. Axios

   12 Oct 2026, 17:43 UTCSource ↗

   Axios reports that Burnham told the House of Commons Iran’s Revolutionary Guard was almost certainly behind the suspected plot against RAF Fairford, and that Iran’s ambassador denied involvement and asked the UK to provide evidence.