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BIZARRE: Us charges three iranian operatives over raf fairford terror plot - What They Never Told You

United States Terrorism RAF Fairford US Justice Department Britain England Iran Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Kataeb Hezbollah

An armoured vehicle patrols the interior at RAF Fairford base in south-west England. — An armoured vehicle patrols the interior at RAF Fairford base in southwest England. © Ben Stanstall, AFP

The US Justice Department on Tuesday charged three men it described as Iranian operatives over an alleged September terrorist plot at Britain's RAF Fairford airbase in England. Prosecutors said one suspect directed individuals to drive vans, some carrying fuel barrels, to the base, which housed US military aircraft and personnel.

The US Justice Department on Tuesday announced charges against three men it described as "Iranian operatives", including one already in jail, over their role in an alleged terrorist plot at Britain's RAF Fairford airbase.

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