Suspected plot at U.S.-run air base almost certainly directed by Iran, UK prime minister says

What happened: British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said a suspected plot to attack a U.S.-run military air base in England was almost certainly directed by Iran's Revolutionary Guard. Why it matters: The statement attributes the suspected plot to a state actor, raising the prospect of heightened tensions involving Iran, the United States, and the United Kingdom. Coverage: 4 outlets in 24h

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said a suspected plot to attack a U.S.-run military air base in England was almost certainly directed by Iran's Revolutionary Guard.

The statement attributes the suspected plot to a state actor, raising the prospect of heightened tensions involving Iran, the United States, and the United Kingdom.