Iran summons UK envoy after PM Burnham hints Tehran link in Fairford 'terror plot'

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Iran's foreign ministry expressed its discontent by summoning the British ambassador, following remarks made by UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham about Tehran's alleged role in a recent incident at RAF Fairford.

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  • Reported by Times of India and published Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:48:20 UTC.

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