"Strong indications" Iran had role in U.K. bomb plot, PM Andy Burnham says

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham stated on Wednesday that there are strong indications of Iranian involvement in a suspected bomb plot at a British air base. The incident, which occurred over the weekend at RAF Fairford, marks the first official confirmation from U.K. authorities regarding potential Iranian links to the security breach. The air base is currently utilized by the United States military.

Burnham’s remarks, delivered during an interview with the BBC, follow previous comments made by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio. On Monday, Rubio publicly suggested that the weekend activity at the facility was clearly linked to Iranian interests. The investigation into the incident remains ongoing as authorities assess the extent of the alleged foreign involvement.