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Why British PM Andy Burnham named Iran as likely culprit in air base plot
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Burnham said there were “strong indications that Iran played a part” in the incident at RAF Fairford, where five men were arrested before being released on bail.
- Burnham said there were “strong indications that Iran played a part” in the incident at RAF Fairford, where five men were arrested before being released on bail.
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- UK PM links Iran to RAF Fairford air base 'plot'
- Why British PM Andy Burnham named Iran as likely culprit in air base plot
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- Left: Burnham said there were “strong indications that Iran played a part” in the incident at RAF Fairford, where five men were arrested before being released on bail.
- Center: Intrigue remains surrounding events near RAF Fairford in England where five UK men in their 20s were arrested on suspected terrorism and explosive offences.
- Right: Coverage gap: Currently unaddressed by verified outlets on this side of the spectrum.
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- 7m agoPerthNow (AU): Intrigue remains surrounding events near RAF Fairford in England where five UK men in their 20s were arrested on suspected terrorism and exp
- 7m agoThe Age (AU): Burnham said there were “strong indications that Iran played a part” in the incident at RAF Fairford, where five men were arrested before be
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