Three Vans, a Startled Farmer and an Iranian Plot Against the U.S.
2026-10-07 · 23 min · 7 entities
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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.
Photo: Getty Images
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