Burnham cites Iran link in RAF Fairford investigation

Prime Minister Andy Burnham said Wednesday that Britain has strong indications Iran played a part in an incident near RAF Fairford, while stressing that the investigation is ongoing. Iran has denied involvement, and British authorities have not publicly disclosed evidence establishing a connection. Five British men in their 20s were arrested near the Gloucestershire air base on Sunday on suspicion of explosives-related offences. Police said the men were released on bail the following day and remain under investigation. Burnham said the bail conditions were strict and expressed confidence in the way British security services were handling the case. Police said petrol or another accelerant was found in vans linked to the incident, but no explosives or improvised explosive device were found. Authorities have not publicly explained what the men were doing near the base or what they may have intended. Burnham said Britain was working closely with U.S. officials and that he would provide more information in due course, without specifying when.