U.S. Rushes to Withdraw Bombers From U.K. Air Base After New Threats
The withdrawal came with unusual speed, following what U.S. officials said were threats of an Iran-based plot against the installation.
Oct 4, 2026
U.S. B-1 bombers evacuated from UK base after attack threats from Iran
The U.S. military evacuated a dozen B-1 bombers from the RAF Fairford airbase in the UK over the weekend, the Pentagon said. Why it matters: A U.S. official said the base was under threat of attack by Iran. Driving the news: British security forces last week arrested several dual British-Iranian citizens suspected of planning an attack on the base. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel gave the UK intelligence that pointed to a threat of an Iranian attack. What they're saying: "W
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