US pulls all bombers from key UK base after suspected Iran-linked terror plot
The Pentagon says its bomber force remains ready for global strikes after aircraft deployed to RAF Fairford returned to the United States.
TL;DR
- Approximately a dozen B-1 bombers were removed from RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire, England.
- The aircraft have returned to their home bases in the United States.
- The move comes after suspicious vehicles were found near the base, with U.S. officials suggesting a potential link to Iran.
- U.K. officials confirmed no improvised explosive devices were found, but petrol was recovered.
- A British-Iranian dual national was arrested on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts.
- Six people were arrested in total, but all have been released on bail as the investigation continues.
- The Pentagon emphasized that the U.S. bomber fleet remains ready for global strike missions.