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Burnham says Iran played a part in UK attack

Original: "He added: “We will say more in due course, but we can confirm our belief that we believe Iran to have played a part.” A

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham said authorities believe Iran played a part in an attack, telling reporters more details would be shared in due course. Asked why he believed this, Burnham said he could not go into all the details but "wouldn't say it lightly." His comments point to growing official suspicion of Iranian involvement.

Why now: A senior British official publicly accusing Iran of involvement is a significant development likely tied to a recent attack investigation.

Andy BurnhamIranGreater Manchester

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• "He added: “We will say more in due course, but we can confirm our belief that we believe Iran to have played a part.” Asked why he believed this, Burnham replied: “Well I can’t go into all of those details, but obviously I wouldn’t say it lightly.” Then why are they out on… · Lazarou · 4

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