‘Strong Indications’ Iran Behind Foiled RAF Fairford Attack, UK Says | Aviation Week

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Tony Osborne
September 30, 2026

Prime Minister Andy Burnham

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham

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LONDON–UK authorities believe Iran was behind a suspected foiled plot to attack a base housing U.S. Air Force bombers in England last weekend. Prime Minister Andy Burnham told the BBC on Sept. 30 that there were “strong indications” that Iran had played a part in the incident near RAF Fairford…

Tony Osborne

Based in London, Tony covers European defense programs. Prior to joining Aviation Week in November 2012, Tony was at Shephard Media Group where he was deputy editor for Rotorhub and Defence Helicopter magazines.

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