Iran conducted attempted attacks on UK bases at Diego Garcia and Fairford, prompting Andy Burnham to suspect the IRGC.

The entities involved

• Andy Burnham →

  British politician (born 1970)

  • UK Prime Minister assesses the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' involvement in a recent plot.20:06
  • Andy Burnham and the Mirror are addressing tragedies and campaigning for safety policy changes in Rotherham.19:42
• Diego Garcia →

  Mauritus atoll in the Indian Ocean

  • Donald Trump and Andy Burnham discussed foreign policy and trade issues, specifically criticizing the UK's military base deal on Diego Garcia and the US-Israeli decision to attack Iran.10:33
  • Discussions center on the long-term viability of base operations at Diego Garcia, the sovereignty of Mauritius (a China ally), and differing views on the Chagos Islands deal.Mon 13:33
• Fairford →

  town in Gloucestershire, England, UK

  • Andy Burnham suggested that a plot involving the Fairford base was backed by Iran.16:13
  • The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps plotted a drone attack aimed at destroying US aircraft stationed at RAF Fairford.16:03

Related events

• Andy Burnham assessed a security incident as being directed by Iran, aimed at undermining UK security.Mon 17:03
• Suspicious activity targets the RAF Fairford base, which is used by the US military, leading to an official briefing.Sep 27
• Rubio commented on aircraft redeployment from UK base as Burnham indicated Iran played a part in the plot targeting the UK base.Oct 5
• Andy Burnham approved US use of UK bases against Iran, while Iran's foreign minister met with Ed Miliband.Aug 1
• US imposes sanctions and conducts strikes against Iran as the IRGC coordinates a plot from Tehran, while Andy Burnham speaks in Parliament.18:10