Decrease article font size Increase article font size Canada has joined more than two dozen other countries in denouncing Iran’s apparent involvement in a planned attack on an air base in England. The countries said in a joint statement Monday that they “condemn in the strongest terms Iran’s use of violent attacks, including acts of lethal conspiracy, arson, sabotage, cyberattacks and other hybrid activities against us and our partners.” British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said Monday that an alleged terrorist plot at a U.S.-run military air base last month was “almost certainly” led by Iran’s Revolutionary Guard. “We acknowledge the UK’s attribution for Iran’s involvement in the incident at RAF Fairford on 27 September,” the statement said. “The United Kingdom has also confirmed that this event demonstrates the IRGC’s continued willingness to project hostile activities beyond its borders through covert networks and proxy actors.” Story continues below ad 1:53 The conflict between the United States and Iran deepens as diplomacy struggles. The statement also notes a “recent campaign of attacks across Europe against Jewish communities, Iranian journalists and American interests, claimed by Harakat Ashab al-Yamin al-Islamiya,” a pro-Iran group. More on Canada More videos Get the latest national news Get the latest Canadian news delivered to your inbox as it happens so you don’t miss any breaking news. Among the signatories are the United States, France, Germany and Australia, among others. They say any attempt by Iran to threaten individuals on its territory through proxies is unacceptable. “Anyone who carries out hostile activities on behalf of Iran, or any other state, should know that we will take measures to identify, investigate, disrupt and prosecute these acts,” the statement said. Police arrested seven men in the investigation into the alleged plot at RAF Fairford, but all suspects have been released on bail and no one has been charged so far. RAF Fairford airbase has been used by American bombers to attack Iran in the ongoing war. Iran has denied involvement, although it has previously said it considers any base used to attack its territory a legitimate target. © 2026 The Canadian Press