UK blames IRGC for RAF Fairford plot, sanctions two Iranian nationals

Ed Miliband: Ed Miliband is the UK Foreign Secretary. He instructed officials to summon Iran's ambassador and condemned Iran's use of criminal networks and proxy activities against the UK and partners. Andy Burnham: Andy Burnham serves as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. He addressed parliament confirming the assessment of IRGC involvement in the RAF Fairford plot and announced measures to crack down on Iranian criminal networks. UK Government: The government of the United Kingdom oversees national security, foreign policy, and sanctions regimes through bodies like the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office. In this news, it assessed an alleged Iranian plot targeting RAF Fairford, sanctioned two individuals linked to the IRGC, summoned Iran's ambassador, and pledged further action against Iranian networks. Seyed Ali Mousavi: Seyed Ali Mousavi is Iran's ambassador to Britain. He rejected any Iranian role in the suspected RAF Fairford plot and expressed willingness to cooperate with British investigators, according to state media. Ruhollah Bazghandi: Ruhollah Bazghandi is identified as the IRGC’s head of counterespionage operations. The UK sanctioned him for suspected espionage and involvement in threats or attacks against people and assets in Britain and elsewhere. Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps: Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps is an elite military and security organization responsible for internal defense and external operations. The UK government stated that the IRGC almost certainly directed a suspected plot against RAF Fairford and has long accused the group of using criminal networks for threats abroad. Shahram Ali Reza Tamarzadeh Jakki: Shahram Ali Reza Tamarzadeh Jakki was sanctioned by the UK for allegedly supporting or assisting threats and attacks outside Iran. He is described as a facilitator for the sanctioned Zindashti criminal network involved in plots targeting Iranian dissidents. Prior UK Measures: In July the UK used new state-threat powers to ban support for the IRGC and a linked group involved in attacks on sites connected to Jewish and Israeli communities. Ongoing Accusations: British authorities have for years accused Iran of involvement in plots and attempted assassinations in the UK using criminal networks and proxies. International Response: Foreign ministries from nearly 30 countries including the US, Canada, France and Germany issued a joint statement condemning Iran's violent attacks, plotting, sabotage and hybrid activities.