US charges jailed Iranian operative over plot on UK air base

A new US indictment alleges Mohammad Dawood al-Saadi, a dual Iranian and Iraqi national jailed in New York, plotted a foiled attack on RAF Fairford while in custody, where American B-1 bombers are stationed. Reuters and The Guardian report the charges.

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Sources

• US prosecutors charge Iranian operative allegedly responsible for UK air force base attack (The Guardian)
• Iran-backed militant helped plot attack on UK's Fairford base from US jail, Justice Department says (Reuters)

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