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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The attempted bombing was part of a conspiracy to destroy planes and kill Americans, according to ‘The New York Times’
The US has withdrawn their bombers from Fairford's Raf base partly because of a report about a possible attack with Iranian drones: NBC claims it by quoting American officials.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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Redacción Internacional, 6 Oct (EFE).- The U.S. unexpectedly withdrew the 12 ‘B-1’ bombers from its Air Force from a base in southern England after receiving information from military commanders about a possible drone attack ordered by Iran, reported The New York Times. The newspaper, which cites as sources [...] The U.S. entry withdrew its bombers from Fairford base in the face of a possible drone attack from Iran was first published in HolaNew…
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