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Iranian Foreign Ministry Summons UK Ambassador Over RAF Fairford Sabotage Allegations

Oct 01, 2026 09:22 AM CT Tehran, Iran diplomacy,iran,uk,sabotage,raf-fairford,protest

Summary

Iran's Foreign Ministry has summoned the British ambassador to protest allegations linking Tehran to a suspected sabotage plot against RAF Fairford. The move represents a diplomatic escalation in tensions between Iran and the UK, potentially signaling broader friction in the region's security dynamics.

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Iran summons UK envoy over 'false accusations' of suspected RAF Fairford plot Iran's foreign ministry has summoned the British ambassador over claims that a sabotage plot against a British airbase was linked to Tehran, state broadcaster IRIB is reporting. According to the report, Majid Takht...

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Summoned the British ambassador to reject 'false accusations' regarding the RAF Fairford plot.

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