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Iran-backed trio accused of plotting attacks on U.K. base hosting U.S. jets

Nov 11, 2026 · Willem Marx

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Iran-backed trio accused of plotting attacks on U.K. base hosting U.S. jets
A B-1 bomber takes off from RAF Fairford in Fairford, England, Sept. 29, 2026.
A B-1 bomber takes off from RAF Fairford in Fairford, England, Sept. 29, 2026.

Iran-backed operatives have been charged over nearly 20 attacks, including a plot on a U.K. base housing U.S. troops. Separately, a U.S. soldier is held in the U.K. on Russia spying claims.

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