US Withdraws Bombers from UK Base Over Iran-Linked Terror Plot

US Withdraws Bombers from UK Base Over Iran-Linked Terror Plot

The US Air Force has withdrawn all twelve B-1 bombers from RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire following arrests linked to a suspected Iran-backed terror plot targeting the military base. Downing Street insists RAF Fairford remains secure, while Iran denies involvement and has summoned the British ambassador over the allegations.

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