B-1 Bombers Removed From UK Base After Suspected Iranian Terrorist Plot
Britain reported ‘strong indications’ that Iran was involved in a suspected plot targeting the base earlier in the week.
TL;DR
- All U.S. B-1 bombers have been removed from RAF Fairford in the UK.
- The bombers have been redeployed to their home stations in the United States.
- The relocation occurred after the British government reported suspected Iranian terrorist plot indications.
- These bombers were previously used for U.S. strikes on Iran.
- Former UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer had permitted the use of British bases for defensive strikes against Iranian missile sites.