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