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US prosecutes three men over alleged Iran-linked plot at British air base
US authorities have filed charges against three men, including one already imprisoned, in connection with an alleged conspiracy targeting RAF Fairford, a British military installation that hosts American aircraft. The case marks a rare prosecution alleging direct Iranian involvement in planning against a NATO ally's military facility.
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Federal prosecutors in the United States have brought charges against three individuals accused of participating in a plot allegedly backed by Iran to target RAF Fairford, a Royal Air Force base in Gloucestershire that serves as a hub for US military operations in the Middle East. One of the defendants is already in custody, according to court filings released by the Department of Justice.
RAF Fairford has been instrumental in US military campaigns in the region, including operations related to tensions with Iran. The base regularly hosts American strategic bombers and other aircraft involved in Middle Eastern operations.
The charges represent an escalation in allegations of Iranian-directed activities on British soil and reflect ongoing tensions between Washington and Tehran over regional security issues. US officials have previously warned of Iranian plotting against American and allied interests in Europe.
The identities of the defendants and specific details regarding the alleged plot's scope and operational timeline were not immediately disclosed. The case is expected to proceed through the US federal court system.