Burnham reveals RAF Fairford ‘bomb’ plot was ‘almost certainly’ directed by Iran’s fanatical Revolutionary Guards

16 comments 16 Next IRANIAN henchmen almost certainly directed the incident at RAF Fairford, the Prime Minister has revealed. Andy Burnham said the Government believes it is “highly likely” the incident was coordinated in Iran and directed by the regime’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. An armed Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) military personnel flashes a Victory sign after marching in a military parade commemorating the anniversary of the Iran-Iraq War Credit: Rex Prime Minister Andy Burnham addressing Parliament Credit: AFP Advertisement He vowed to hit criminal networks used by Tehran, cut off their cash and impose fresh sanctions. The Gloucestershire base has been used by US bombers to carry out strikes against Iran . Sign up for the Politics newsletter Thank you! Email address Please provide a valid email. Your info will be used in accordance with our Privacy Policy You'll now receive top stories, breaking news, and more, straight to your email. The security scare began on September 27, when three vans were stopped near the airbase and five British men in their 20s were arrested. Police said petrol was recovered from the vehicles, but no improvised explosive devices were found. Two more men were later arrested as counter-terror officers widened their investigation . All seven suspects have since been released on bail, with the investigation continuing. Iran has previously denied involvement. But updating MPs on their first day back after the conference recess, Mr Burnham pointed the finger at Iran’s IRGC. Advertisement Most read in The Sun PAEDO BOT Robot ‘sexually assaults girl, 16, on livestream’ while ‘under teen boys control' BUG OFF Horror as flight cancelled after bed bugs bite passengers on long-haul route PAW PATROL Tiny 12-inch predator captured on remote UK island after £150k 7-month search FATAL AMBUSH Student, 23, 'lay in wait to stab housemate 30 times to death then made pizza' He told MPs: “The Home Secretary will update the House regarding the incident at RAF Fairford. “But I can confirm our assessment that it is highly likely to have been coordinated in Iran, almost certainly directed by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard. “We will not tolerate these threats on our soil. “We will crack down on Iran’s use of criminal networks, using our full range of powers to target them and their funding streams. “And we will bring further sanctions to restrict the capacity of Iran and the IRGC to do us harm.” Advertisement Reform’s economic spokesman Robert Jenrick blasted Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband for shaking hands with the Iranian foreign minister last month. He said: “Instead of shaking hands with regime goons, Burnham and Miliband need to wake up. “Iran’s criminal networks and illegal boat migrants doing the ayatollah’s bidding in our country must be deported en masse.” Roger Macmillan, security expert and former Head of Security at Iran International, also said: “The Prime Minister says it is almost certain that Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps directed an attack on British soil. “Today’s sanctioning of two men who live in Tehran is welcome, but it will not stop these attacks in the future. Advertisement RECOMMENDED STORIES “If the government believes what it is saying, it must bring forward the law to ban the IRGC and take stronger steps to resource the Police and Security Services further to protect British subject. “Warning words are not enough.” 16 comments 16