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US removes B-1 bombers from UK base after terror arrests
The Pentagon withdrew a dozen B-1 Lancer bombers from RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire one week after five men were arrested on suspicion of planning terrorist attacks on the airbase.
In brief
The Pentagon withdrew a dozen B-1 Lancer bombers from RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire one week after five men were arrested on suspicion of planning terrorist attacks on the airbase. The US withdrew B-1 bombers from a UK airbase after arrests over a suspected terror plot, with British officials saying Iran had strong…
Bombers withdrawn after arrests
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The United States removed a dozen B-1 Lancer bombers from RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire, northwest of London, one week after five men were arrested on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts.
Bombers used for Iran strikes
The aircraft stationed at RAF Fairford had been used by the US Air Force to carry out strikes on Iranian missile sites attacking ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
Pentagon confirms redeployment
A Pentagon spokesman said all US bombers deployed to RAF Fairford have re-deployed to their home stations in the United States, though operational security had prevented real-time confirmation of the movement.
“all US bombers that were deployed to RAF Fairford have re-deployed to their home stations in the United States”
Britain suspects Iranian involvement
Prime Minister Andy Burnham said Britain has strong indications that Iran was involved in a suspected plot targeting the base, though Iran denied the accusations and summoned the British ambassador in Tehran.
Trump and Rubio point to foreign actor
US President Donald Trump said those involved in the plot had planned big damage, while Secretary of State Marco Rubio pointed to the hands of a foreign actor in the alleged scheme.
“big damage”
In short
The US withdrew B-1 bombers from a UK airbase after arrests over a suspected terror plot, with British officials saying Iran had strong indications of involvement in the alleged plan.
