UK spy chief says Iran is stepping up targeting of military bases

Author: Al Jazeera StaffPublished on: October 13, 2026Country: United Kingdom
Crime & Law
UK spy chief says Iran is stepping up targeting of military bases

UK spy chief Ken McCallum stated that Iran is increasing efforts to target sensitive military sites following a series of incidents at UK airbases, including RAF Fairford. UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham blamed Iran's IRGC for a suspected plot against the base, prompting the US to withdraw its military jets. Several arrests were made related to these incidents, but no charges have been filed against the suspects.

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