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Trump Confirms US Withdrew Bombers From UK Base Over Threats
- •President Donald Trump stated that the US withdrew all B-1 bombers from RAF Fairford in Britain due to unspecified threats.
- •The Pentagon confirmed that the bombers returned to their home stations in the US following a security scare near the base.
- •British police previously arrested six men, including a British-Iranian dual national, following suspicious activity near RAF Fairford.
- •While British Prime Minister Andy Burnham indicated strong signs of Iranian involvement, Tehran has denied any role in the plot.
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President Donald Trump stated that Washington withdrew all B-1 bombers from RAF Fairford after receiving warnings of some threats. The Pentagon confirmed that the aircraft returned to their home stations in the United States following a security scare and reports of a fresh threat linked to Iran.
British police arrested five men near RAF Fairford on September 27 after a local farmer reported seeing suspicious vans. Counter-terrorism officers recovered petrol but no explosives from the vehicles, and the suspects were subsequently released on bail.
Iran's Revolutionary Guards warned that British bases used to support attacks on Iranian territory could be considered legitimate targets. While Tehran has denied any role in the recent security plot near RAF Fairford, it has repeatedly cautioned against the UK hosting US military infrastructure.
