Prime Minister Andy Burnham addressed the UK Parliament on Monday regarding security incidents that occurred at RAF Fairford late last month. During his statement, Burnham provided a formal assessment, asserting that the threats were highly likely coordinated within Iran. He used the phrase "almost certainly" to describe the IRGC’s role in directing the activity.

In response to this assessment, the Prime Minister announced that the British government intends to implement further sanctions against both the Iranian state and the IRGC. While specific details of the sanctions remain forthcoming, Burnham indicated that the Home Secretary, Shabana Mahmood, would provide a more comprehensive update to Parliament in the near future. The attribution marks the most definitive public stance taken by the UK government regarding the incident to date. The government's focus remains on the security implications of the event and the diplomatic consequences for the Iranian leadership.