Terror Plot At UK Airbase 'Almost Certainly' Directed By Iran, British PM Says

What happened: British PM Andy Burnham said the suspected terror plot at RAF Fairford, a base shared with the United States, was highly likely coordinated in Iran and almost certainly directed by the IRGC. Key numbers: Seven suspects in their 20s were arrested Sept. 27; police found gasoline but no explosives. Two Latvian men were arrested on espionage charges Oct. 7 at RAF Molesworth. Why it matters: The Pentagon removed its heavy bombers from the base, and the UK with 27 other countries condemned Iran's use of violent attacks and pledged sanctions and prosecution. Coverage: 3 outlets in 24h

British PM Andy Burnham said the suspected terror plot at RAF Fairford, a base shared with the United States, was highly likely coordinated in Iran and almost certainly directed by the IRGC.

The Pentagon removed its heavy bombers from the base, and the UK with 27 other countries condemned Iran's use of violent attacks and pledged sanctions and prosecution.