Suspected plot at U.S.-run air base almost certainly directed by Iran, UK prime minister says

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What happenedA suspected plot to attack a U.S.-run military air base in England was "almost certainly" directed by Iran's Revolutionary Guard, British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said Monday.

What changedThe left frames it as "Suspected plot at U.S.-run air base almost certainly directed by Iran, UK prime minister...". The right frames it as "Terror Plot at UK Airbase ‘Almost Certainly’ Directed by Iran, British PM Says".

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Different Spin. The left frames it as "Suspected plot at U.S.-run air base almost certainly directed by Iran, UK prime minister...". The right frames it as "Terror Plot at UK Airbase ‘Almost Certainly’ Directed by Iran, British PM Says".

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PBS NewsHour2h ago

Suspected plot at U.S.-run air base almost certainly directed by Iran, UK prime minister says

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A suspected plot to attack a U.S.-run military air base in England was "almost certainly" directed by Iran's Revolutionary Guard, British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said Monday.

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Epoch Times World2h ago

Terror Plot at UK Airbase ‘Almost Certainly’ Directed by Iran, British PM Says

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The United States and its allies condemned Iran's use of deadly attacks in a joint statement.

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