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UK Security Incident at RAF Fairford “Almost Certainly” Directed by Iran’s Revolutionary Guard, Says U.K PM

A recent security breach at RAF Fairford in the United Kingdom has been linked directly to state-sponsored operatives. British PM Andy Burnham stated that the incident was “almost certainly” orchestrated and directed by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). The facility, which is utilized by both the Royal Air Force and visiting U.S. military forces, was placed under heightened alert following the breach. Investigators are probing how the security perimeter was compromised, raising concerns over potential sabotage or intelligence-gathering operations targeting defense infrastructure. The finding threatens to further escalate diplomatic and geopolitical friction between London and Tehran amidst broader regional tensions.

Full report : UK Prime Minister says Fairford perimeter sabotage was orchestrated by IRGC of Iran.