US Pulls B-1 Bombers from UK Base Over Iran-Linked Terror Threat

US Pulls B-1 Bombers from UK Base Over Iran-Linked Terror Threat

The U.S. military withdrew all 12 B-1 bombers from RAF Fairford in England after a suspected Iran-linked terror plot targeting the base, with President Trump citing 'threats' as the reason. The move came days after several men were arrested nearby on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts, though Downing Street insisted the base remained safe.

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