US charges three 'Iranian operatives' over terror plot at UK Fairford airbase
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.
Key points
- The Fairford incident prompted the US to pull out its bombers used for operations against Iran.
US prosecutors claim the three men were planning a "campaign of terror" against Jewish communities and a UK airbase.
Prosecutors said one suspect directed individuals to drive vans, some carrying fuel barrels, to the base, which housed US military aircraft and personnel.
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