U.S. military removes bombers from U.K. air base following security incident
Updated on: October 4, 2026 / 8:49 PM EDT / CBS News
TL;DR
- U.S. Air Force bombers have been removed from RAF Fairford, U.K., and returned to the U.S.
- The removal follows a security incident where six men were arrested near the base.
- The British government indicated that Iran may have played a role in the incident.
- Iran has denied any involvement and stated that bases used to attack the country are legitimate targets.
- The arrested individuals, including a U.K.-Iranian national, have been released on bail.