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The Last Word With Matt Cooper

Number Of US Troops Passing Through Shannon Airport Up By 80%

New figures obtained by The Irish Times has shown that the number of United States troops travelling...
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4:00 PM - 24 Apr 2026



The Last Word With Matt Cooper

Number Of US Troops Passing Through Shannon Airport Up By 80%

Square1
Today FM

4:00 PM - 24 Apr 2026

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New figures obtained by The Irish Times has shown that the number of United States troops travelling through Shannon Airport increased by almost 80% before and during the US' attacks on Iran.

Conor Gallagher, Crime & Security Correspondent with the Irish Times, joins Matt to explain the significance of the situation.

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