US Air Force removes all bombers from British air base targeted by a suspected terror attack
- On Sunday, at least 10 USAF B-1B Lancer bombers departed Royal Air Force Fairford in the United Kingdom, returning to bases in the United States. The Pentagon confirmed the redeployment.
- Twelve B-1B Lancer bombers had been stationed at Fairford since March, serving as a key launch point for strikes against Iran. The withdrawal follows an investigation into an alleged plot targeting the base.
- Police arrested five British nationals and one dual Iranian citizen regarding the alleged scheme. US officials claimed an individual linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps recruited the suspects, though British authorities have not confirmed this finding.
- The Defense Department stressed it remains on alert to employ "global strike capability" from US territory, noting the return does not eliminate long-range strike options. It remains unclear whether replacement aircraft will be sent to Fairford.
- Following the base's use in Iran operations, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps officials previously warned that facilities supporting US strikes could be considered legitimate targets. British investigations into the alleged plot and potential foreign state involvement are continuing.
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US Removes Bombers From UK Base Targeted in Alleged Plot
The US Air Force has brought home its bombers stationed at a US-run military air base in England used to strike Iran following an investigation into a planned terror attack at the RAF Fairford base, the AP reports. The bombers were redeployed to their home bases in the United States,...
US military B-1 (B-1) bombers deployed at British military bases were evacuated urgently to the mainland of the United States due to fear of terrorism. The New York Times and other US media quoted multiple US officials on the 4th (local time), saying, “US Army B at Fairford Air Force Base in England over the weekend due to concerns about new threats related to suspected simulated attacks
The United States has withdrawn all bombers from the Royal Air Force (RAF) Fairford Base in Gloucestershire due to safety concerns.
U.S. Withdraws All Its Bombers From the United Kingdom Military Base Following the Security Incident
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham stated that there were "solid signs" of Iranian involvement in the alleged plot near the infrastructure
The U.S. military had moved some of its bombers to Britain because of the Iran war. Now they were ordered back.
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