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US charges three over Iran-backed plots, including RAF Fairford
The US Justice Department charged three men it says are Iran-backed operatives. It says they were involved in nearly 20 plots against Jewish communities in Europe and the US. One was a major incident near RAF Fairford, a UK base used by US forces. Iran accuses the US of spreading disinformation.
Why it matters
The case ties the Iran conflict to alleged attacks on Western soil.
Background
Iran denies backing attacks abroad. US forces use Fairford for aircraft operations.
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 11, 11:59 AM ET
- PBS NewsHour ↗Nov 11, 6:55 PM ET
- CBC News ↗Nov 10, 6:03 PM ET
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