Security expert explains why Iran would target an U.K. air base

NPR | By A Martínez

Published October 7, 2026 at 6:45 AM EDT

NPR's A Martínez asks Megan Sutcliffe, who focuses on security risks in the Middle East, why Iran would want to target a British air base.

A Martínez

A Martínez is one of the hosts of Morning Edition and Up First.

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