Britain votes on accusation: "Strong indications" of involvement in plot against base

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said there are "strong indications" of Iranian involvement in a plot against the Royal Air Force base at Fairford, which was used by the US for strikes on Iran. Five suspects were arrested, and fuel canisters were found in their vehicle. One suspect called emergency services before his arrest, and investigators are examining the significance of the call.

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham stated that there are "strong indications" of Iranian involvement in a plot against the Royal Air Force base at Fairford, which has been used by the United States for strikes on Iran in recent months. Five suspects were arrested near the base, and fuel canisters were found in their vehicle, but no explosive devices were located. The police defended their decision to release the five on bail, after facing criticism, including from Donald Trump. Another unusual detail: one of the suspects himself called emergency services shortly before his arrest. The Times newspaper reported that investigators are examining various possibilities for the purpose of the call, including intelligence gathering, a "dry run" to test security arrangements, or an attempt to send a message to the government. The incident began early Sunday morning and led to a widespread response from security forces, including armed police, military tractors blocking the base entrances, bomb disposal teams, and evacuations.