Israel Shared Intelligence on Iran Before UK Terror Plot, Netanyahu Claims
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- Israel shared intelligence on Iran's potential role in a UK terror plot.
- Prime Minister Netanyahu claims Britain imposed sanctions after receiving the intelligence.
- British officials suggest strong indications of Iranian involvement.
- Iran denies involvement in the foiled plot near Fairford base.
- Five suspects arrested in the UK incident were released on bail.
- The U.S. is seriously considering the intelligence provided.
Israel provided intelligence to the United States and Britain regarding potential Iranian involvement in a foiled terror plot near the U.S. Air Force's Fairford base in the UK, according to Israeli officials. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated in a Fox News interview that Israel had shared intelligence with the British about an impending Iran-backed attack, only to face sanctions from them "almost the next day." He described the situation as "crazy."
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham indicated "strong indications" of Iranian involvement in the incident. Tehran has denied these allegations, while U.S. President Donald Trump said Washington is "looking at it very, very seriously." Burnham emphasized that the investigation is ongoing and complex, with British authorities cooperating closely with their U.S. counterparts.
The incident began when police responded to reports of three suspicious vehicles near Fairford. Five British nationals in their 20s, all from London, were arrested on suspicion of explosives offenses and later, preparing an act of terror. Following the arrests, nearby homes were evacuated and a large police presence was deployed.
However, the investigation took a turn when police announced that no explosives were found in the vehicles, though gasoline was present. All five suspects were released on bail but remain under investigation. British counter-terrorism officials defended the arrests, citing "experience and strategy."
The Times of London reported that one suspect called emergency services shortly before the arrest, adding complexity to the situation. Possible scenarios being examined include intelligence gathering, a dry run of security systems, or a political message. The police have not confirmed the phone call detail. Fairford base has been used by U.S. forces in Europe and recently for strikes against Iran, prompting warnings from Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps about retaliating against bases used for such attacks.
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