Incident Near British Military Base: Iran Involvement Indicated by 'Strong Signs,' Says London
Police responded near Fairford base after a report of three suspicious vehicles; Iran denied any involvement.
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The British prime minister said there are "strong indications" of Iranian involvement in a plot to attack a military base in England, according to Le Monde.
British police responded near the Fairford base overnight Saturday into Sunday, after an emergency call reported the presence of three suspicious vehicles.
Iran "categorically" denied on Monday any connection to the matter. British authorities have not released further details on the exact nature of the suspected plot.
The investigation is continuing, with no arrests announced in the information available so far.
Sources
- De « fortes indications » que l’Iran est impliqué dans le projet d’attaque contre une base militaire en Angleterre, selon le premier ministre britannique — Le Monde — Une
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