Burnham says Iran 'played a part' in RAF air base terrorism scare

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham agreed with the White House about the suspected role of Iran in a terrorism scare outside an air base in England.

Burnham says Iran 'played a part' in RAF air base terrorism scare

TL;DR

  • Five British nationals, aged 23-25, were arrested on Sunday.
  • The arrests are related to a suspected terrorist plot near RAF Fairford Base in Gloucestershire.
  • White House officials suggested the incident was an attempted terrorist attack by a hostile foreign power.
  • British Prime Minister Andy Burnham agreed with the White House concerning Iran's suspected role.
  • British authorities had previously cautioned against "international commentary."