The Iranian embassy in London has said it "categorically rejects" speculation linking the country to the arrests of five men near RAF Fairford.
In a statement posted on X, the embassy writes it "strongly condemns the recent unfounded and malicious speculations published by some British individuals and media outlets".
It adds: "The circulation of such fabricated speculations, particularly in the aftermath of the criminal acts of aggression committed by the United States and the Israeli regime against the Iranian people, will serve no purpose other than to fuel Iranophobia propaganda in the UK."
The embassy adds that the "Islamic Republic of Iran reserves the right to take appropriate legal measures, as necessary, to safeguard the rights and interests of the country and its people in response to misleading and damaging media narratives"
The men, who all live in London, were arrested near the base on Sunday morning. Residents say security had been stepped up in the days before.
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