Fairford’s unanswered questions: Was Iran really behind UK operation? Araghchi’s top man breaks silence

The UK says it has “strong indications” that Iran played a part in a security incident near RAF Fairford, an air base used by US forces in England. Prime Minister Andy Burnham said the inquiry remains a complex and serious police investigation, and gave no details on the evidence behind the assessment. Five British men were arrested near the base after reports of suspicious vehicles; they were later released on bail and remain under investigation. Police said no explosive devices were found, though petrol was recovered. Iran has firmly rejected the allegation, calling it a baseless “false-flag” claim and questioning the circumstances surrounding the incident.