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Three Vans, a Startled Farmer and an Iranian Plot Against the U.S.

Three Vans, a Startled Farmer and an Iranian Plot Against the U.S.

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A Times national security correspondent explains the bizarre set of events swirling around an air base in Britain.

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What exactly happened near an air base in Britain used by the
United States?

Eric Schmitt, a national security correspondent for The New York
Times, discusses what he’s learned about the mysterious events
around the base, including the abrupt withdrawal of U.S. Air
Force bombers.

Guest: Eric Schmitt, a national
security correspondent for The New York Times.

Background reading:

A mysterious call near a military base used by the United
States set in motion a huge counterterrorism response and days of
uncertainty in Britain.

The United States withdrew 12 bombers from the base after
information emerged about a potential Iranian drone attack, U.S.
and British officials said.

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