US bombers pulled from RAF Fairford base after suspected terror plot
Aircraft leave Gloucestershire base to return to US following arrest of dual British-Iranian national in central London
TL;DR
- US Air Force bombers have been withdrawn from RAF Fairford, UK.
- The redeployment is due to an investigation into an alleged planned terror attack.
- A dual British-Iranian national was arrested in central London in connection with the investigation.
- British authorities have linked the incident to Tehran, which Iran denies.
- At least 10 B-1 bombers departed Fairford, indicating a hasty withdrawal.
- The US military also has assets, including aircraft carriers, heading to the Middle East.