London, Sept. 28 -- The Embassy of Iran in the United Kingdom on Monday rejected "unfounded and malicious speculations" linking Tehran to the arrest of five suspects near RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire over a suspected terror act, calling the reports "fabricated" and warning that they would fuel "Iranophobia propaganda" in the UK.

The statement came as the UK's Counter Terrorism Policing said its investigation into an incident reported near RAF Fairford on Sunday was continuing, with five men arrested on suspicion of offences under the Explosives Act and preparation of a terrorist act.

"The Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in London categorically rejects and strongly condemns the recent unfounded and malicious speculations publi...