According to Iranian media reports on October 1, Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned the British ambassador to Iran Hugo Short on the same day to strongly protest against Britain's recent accusation that Iran is suspected of plotting an attack on the British Air Force's Fairford base. According to the “Tehran Times” report, Iran strongly protested the British government's continued “destructive practices” against Iran, calling the relevant accusations “baseless.” Also, according to Iran News TV, Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Lavanchi told the British ambassador that the British government must make a formal explanation on this matter and correct its inappropriate position.

According to Iranian media reports on October 1, Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned the British ambassador to Iran Hugo Short on the same day to strongly protest against Britain's recent accusation that Iran is suspected of plotting an attack on the British Air Force's Fairford base. According to the “Tehran Times” report, Iran strongly protested the British government's continued “destructive practices” against Iran, calling the relevant accusations “baseless.” Also, according to Iran News TV, Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Lavanchi told the British ambassador that the British government must make a formal explanation on this matter and correct its inappropriate position.