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UK Foreign Secretary says Britain will act against Iran's proxies after airbase arrests
Five British men were detained on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act near the US‑used Fairford airbase, prompting the UK to warn of action against Iran’s proxies.
By Felo News Desk · Published
British police arrested five men aged 23 to 25 on Sunday on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act near RAF Fairford, a base used by United States aircraft to strike Iranian targets. The Foreign Secretary, Ed Miliband, said the United Kingdom must be ready to confront all security threats and warned that Britain will act against "the proxies of Iran".
Iran’s embassy in London issued a statement denying any involvement, calling the speculation "unfounded and malicious" and accusing British media of fueling "Iranophobia". The embassy said it "categorically rejects" the accusations and reserves the right to take legal measures.
Counter‑terrorism officials said the investigation is exploring multiple lines of enquiry, including a possible Iranian‑linked motive, a Russian sabotage operation, and an Islamist plot. The five suspects were released on bail after extensive interviews.
Key facts
- Five British nationals aged 23‑25 were arrested near RAF Fairford on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act (aljazeera.com)
- UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband warned Britain will act against Iran's proxies (aljazeera.com)
- Iran's London embassy denied any link to the incident, calling the claims unfounded (aljazeera.com)
- Police are investigating Iranian, Russian and Islamist motives (aljazeera.com)
Sources
- [1] aljazeera.com — originally reported as “Iran denies link to attack on airbase as UK minister warns of ‘proxies’”
