Three men backed by Iran plotted to attack British air base, U.S. says

In brief

One of the men passed messages from jail to attempt an attack on an air base in England used by U.S. forces, the Justice Department said. Three men backed by Iran plotted to attack British air base, U.S. says. Reported by Washington Post — World on 11-11-2026. The full report is available from the publisher.

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