US Air Force removes all bombers from British air base targeted by a suspected terror attack
At least 10 B-1B bombers returned to U.S. bases after a suspected terror plot investigation raised security concerns, officials said.
- 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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There are no more American bombers at RAF Fairford, the British military base. They have all been moved back to their home bases in the United States, and the reason for the withdrawal has not been given. However, it is believed that such a large withdrawal is taking place after an incident near the base.
The United States withdrew its B-1 bombers from the British military base at Fairford, following the incident that led to the arrest of several suspects, the Pentagon reported on Sunday.
Why US bombers departing RAF Fairford could mark new chapter in Iran war
The United States has withdrawn all of its B-1, B-2 and B-52 bombers from RAF Fairford, just over a week after British authorities arrested five men initially on suspicion of explosives offences and terrorism near the base. All five, and a UK-Iranian dual national arrested on 1 October under suspicion of plotting a terror attack, have since been released on bail. According to The Wall Street Journal, the warplanes were removed due to ongoing con…
The United States withdrew its B-1 bombers from an air base in Britain a week after several men were arrested there under suspicion of preparing terrorist acts, a Pentagon officer said on Sunday...
They decided after the arrests for an alleged plan to attack the facility, used among other things also for the war in Iran
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