Marco Rubio Hints That Iran May Have Been Behind RAF Fairford 'Terror Plot':
The US Secretary of State said it was the work of “a foreign actor”.
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Rubio hints at possible Iranian role at RAF FairfordFive men were arrested after three suspicious vans were spotted, then released on bail Monday.
Key FactsSep 29, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- On Sunday, five British men from London were arrested on suspicion of explosives offences and terrorism.
- The men were released on bail Monday, while investigations are continuing.
- Rubio cited a foreign actor and Iranian threats but did not definitively attribute the incident to Iran.
- Iran’s embassy denied any involvement, while the UK government declined to speculate on the cause or motive.
We are dealing with elements in the world, in the case of Iran for example, who have openly threatened to attack American interests globally. We’re going to always take that very seriously. There will be repercussions for that.— Marco Rubio, speaking to Fox News; discussing Iran threats and US policy.
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