UK PM says RAF base incidents ‘likely coordinated’ by Iran
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham says the incidents at RAF Fairford and RAF Molesworth were likely coordinated by Iran.
Al Jazeera English reports: UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham says the incidents at RAF Fairford and RAF Molesworth were likely coordinated by Iran.
This world story centres on the United Kingdom. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Iran, UK PM and RAF Fairford.
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- United Kingdom · Europe
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- Iran, UK PM, RAF Fairford, RAF Molesworth
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- World
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