Iran Denies Link to Fairford Air Base Plot; Police Say Suspects Are UK Nationals

Iran's embassy in London strongly rejected claims of involvement in the thwarted bomb plot near the air base, as police confirmed all five suspects are British nationals from London.

Iran has denied any connection to the thwarted attack near Britain's RAF Fairford air base, The Guardian and ynet reported. The Iranian embassy in London condemned claims linking Tehran to the plot, dismissing them as unfounded speculation.

Meanwhile, British counter-terrorism police announced that all five detained suspects are British nationals in their 20s from London. According to the reports, the investigation has led detectives toward multiple new lines of enquiry. UK Defence Secretary Wes Streeting stated that he could not provide further details due to the ongoing police probe, but stressed the close alliance between Britain and the United States.