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Multiple independent mainstream outlets — NBC News, Al Jazeera, CNBC, CNN, i24NEWS, and iranwire.com — report that Andy Burnham, identified as UK Prime Minister, said there were "strong indications" (some outlets quote "very strong indications") that Iran played a part in the suspected security incident/alleged plot at RAF Fairford, in remarks made around late September/early October 2026, including in a BBC interview. The incident reportedly involved the arrest (and later bail release) of five men on suspicion of terrorism and explosives offenses near the base. Iran's Foreign Ministry and its embassy in London, along with Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, issued forceful denials of any involvement. No Reuters Fact Check, AFP Fact Check, Bellingcat, or EUvsDisinfo analysis specifically examining this quote's authenticity was found in the searches conducted; the reporting found is straightforward news coverage rather than a flagged misinformation case.