Britain is considering imposing additional sanctions on Iran after a security incident near the Fairford base

The newspaper quoted British Defense Secretary Wes Streeting: “The British government may consider imposing additional sanctions on Tehran.”

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Burnham confirms that there are "strong indications" of Iranian involvement in the security incident near the Fairford base

According to the minister, “Britain will consider the nature of the proportionate response” once “concrete conclusions are reached,” noting that the investigation is still under discussion.

Earlier, Iranian media reported that the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned the British ambassador to Tehran, Hugo Shorter, against the backdrop of London’s statements regarding Iran’s alleged involvement in the incident that occurred near a base housing American aircraft in Britain.

On September 27, British police reported that a “major accident” had occurred near the Royal Air Force’s Fairford Air Base. Five British nationals were detained on suspicion of involvement in terrorist activities and crimes related to explosive materials, and were released on bail on Monday. On Thursday, a man with dual Iranian and British citizenship was detained. Later, the British authorities announced the release of a British/Iranian dual national on bail after his arrest in connection with a security incident at the British Fairford Air Base, which is run by the United States, in England.