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US charges three Iran-backed men over RAF Fairford plot
The US Justice Department charged three men it called Iranian operatives over a string of plots. These include the September incident at RAF Fairford, a British base used by US forces. One suspect is already in jail. Prosecutors say the plots included nearly 20 attacks, with Jewish communities in Europe and the US among targets. Iran has previously denied plotting attacks on US soil.
Why it matters
It raises the security threat to US forces and Jewish communities in Europe.
Background
RAF Fairford hosts US bombers used in the war with Iran.
The story so far
- US charges three Iran-backed men over RAF Fairford plot
- US charges three over Iran-backed plots, including RAF Fairford
- US charges three Iran-backed men over plots including RAF Fairford incident
Sources
- BBC News ↗Nov 10, 8:01 PM ET
- Al Jazeera ↗Nov 10, 8:44 PM ET
- The Hindu ↗Nov 10, 6:09 PM ET
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