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How RAF Fairford in a Quiet Corner of England Became a U.S.-Iran Flashpoint

Published by New York Times World By Michael D. Shear, Eric Schmitt, Megan Specia and Adam Goldman · 3 October 2026 at 16:11
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How RAF Fairford in a Quiet Corner of England Became a U.S.-Iran Flashpoint
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A mysterious call last Sunday near a military base used by the U.S. set in motion a huge counterterrorism response and days of uncertainty in Britain.

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