U.S. Aircraft Evacuated From Second U.K. Base Due to Iran Threat: WSJ
The moves follow a suspected Iran-linked security incident at RAF Fairford, as U.S. officials keep the threat to RAF Mildenhall under discussion.
- On Monday, the United States military evacuated aircraft from RAF Mildenhall in Britain following a reported threat from Iran, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing people familiar with the matter.
- This evacuation follows a September security incident at RAF Fairford, where five men were arrested outside the base and the United States subsequently removed its B-1 bombers on security grounds.
- Two United States refueling tankers diverted to Germany on Monday, while a British spokesperson stated, "Aircraft and other assets move regularly according to operational requirements."
- British Prime Minister Andy Burnham previously linked activity at RAF Fairford to Iran last month, though Tehran denied these claims; RAF Fairford had been used by the United States to carry out strikes on Iran.
- The Pentagon and the European Command did not immediately respond to requests for comment, while United States officials continue to discuss the precise nature of the threat to RAF Mildenhall.
48 Articles
48 Articles
Globo
CNN BrasilThe United States military withdrew aircraft from a second airbase in the United Kingdom on Monday (10) after a threat from Iran, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing people familiar with the subject. The movement took place weeks after the United States withdrew its bombers from the RAF Fairford airbase due to a security incident allegedly linked to Iran. Two U.S. refuelling tankers using the RAF Mildenhall military base were relocated to G…
Asharq AL-awsat
KAYHAN LIFEUS Aircraft Evacuated from Second UK Base Due to Iran Threat
The US military evacuated aircraft from a second airbase in Britain on Monday after a threat from Iran, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing people familiar with the matter, weeks after the US withdrew its bombers from RAF Fairford airbase over a suspected Iran-linked security incident. Two US refueling tankers that were using the RAF Mildenhall military base diverted to Germany earlier on Monday, while several other tankers at the base we…
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 63% of the sources lean Right
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
