US Air Force removes all bombers from British air base targeted by a suspected terror attack
The Air Force said 12 B-1 bombers were pulled after arrests over a suspected plot, and investigators found petrol but no explosives.
- 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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The United States has announced the withdrawal of their strategic bombers B-1 from the British military base of Fairford, after the recent incident that led to the opening of an anti-terrorism investigation with several still unclear aspects. London had reported "clear" indications of Iran's involvement in the affair "disproved circumstance" from Tehran - while Washington had [...] The article The US withdraws their bombers from the Raf base of …
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,...
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