Trump says 'threat' led US to pull bombers from RAF Fairford
The Pentagon said about a dozen bombers returned to U.S. bases after commanders received new threat intelligence, officials said.
- On Monday, October 5, 2026, President Donald Trump stated the U.S. withdrew B-1B Lancer bombers from RAF Fairford following undisclosed threats, confirming the aircraft "didn't fly out by accident."
- Security concerns escalated following a September 27 incident near the Gloucestershire airbase involving a suspected terror plot, where authorities arrested six individuals, including a dual UK-Iranian national, before releasing them on bail.
- The Pentagon confirmed the bombers were "redeployed to their home stations in the United States" on Sunday, stressing the Air Force retains the ability to strike "anywhere, any time."
- Trump linked the threats to Iran, though Tehran "categorically rejects" the allegation, while Prime Minister Andy Burnham insisted the base remains secure with "tried and tested approaches to defend our bases."
- Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed "confidence in the security of all of our bases," noting that 49 years of Iranian state activity inform U.S. caution regarding persistent threats.
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AlKhaleej TodayTrump says US bombers moved out of UK airbase due to Iran threat
WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump said on Monday that American B-1 bombers were moved out of a British airbase due to threats linked to Iran.The planes had been stationed at RAF Fairford, the preferred European base for US bombers, and had recently been used in US strikes on Iran. Last week, five British men were arrested near the base on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts.The Pentagon confirmed on Sunday it had removed its bombers —tho…
The US has withdrawn their bombers from Fairford's Raf base partly because of a report about a possible attack with Iranian drones: NBC claims it by quoting American officials. (ANSA)
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