Iran summons UK envoy over 'false accusations' of suspected RAF Fairford plot
Middle East2 sources2 countries🔦 Under-reported57m ago
Iran's foreign ministry summoned the British ambassador to Tehran to formally reject allegations of Iranian involvement in a suspected sabotage plot targeting RAF Fairford, a British airbase utilized by US forces. State broadcaster IRIB reported that Iranian officials denounced the accusations as false.
The diplomatic summons follows claims made by British Prime Minister Andy Burnham regarding Tehran's alleged connection to the security incident at the military installation. The exchange underscores rising diplomatic tensions between the United Kingdom and Iran over alleged hostile activities on British soil.
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Arab News (SA)Focuses on Iran's official denial and British PM Burnham's allegations regarding US forces' base.
Middle East Eye (GB)Emphasizes Iran state broadcaster reports and the specific targeting of RAF Fairford.
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