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LONDON\u2013UK authorities believe Iran was behind a suspected foiled plot to attack a base housing U.S. Air Force bombers in England last weekend. Prime Minister Andy Burnham told the BBC on Sept. 30 that there were \u201cstrong indications\u201d that Iran had played a part in the incident near RAF Fairford…<\/p>\n

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