British Defence Secretary Says Iran Likely Behind Failed Attempt to Target Fairford

British Defence Secretary Wes Streeting said Friday that Iran was likely responsible for an unsuccessful attempt to target Fairford air base.

The base is used by the United States, placing a facility supporting the US military at the centre of the British minister’s assessment.

The attempt to target Fairford failed. No details were provided in the brief account about how or when it was carried out.

Streeting’s remarks indicated suspected Iranian involvement, rather than a confirmed finding that Tehran was responsible.