The United States has withdrawn all twelve B-1 bombers from the British RAF Fairford air base. The Pentagon ordered their return to the US following a security incident at the base, which is being investigated by British counter-terrorism police. BBC News ↗
The incident occurred roughly a week before the aircraft were withdrawn. In connection with it, British authorities detained several men on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts. Among those detained was a British-Iranian citizen, whom police later released. Tagesspiegel ↗
The American bombers were moved to Fairford during the period of the conflict with Iran. According to information from American and European sources, the withdrawal of all the aircraft is related to a new security threat, which reportedly originated in Iran. The exact circumstances of the threat and of the incident under investigation have not yet been disclosed by the authorities. NOS ↗
RAF Fairford is located in southwestern England and serves as an important base for American strategic air forces in Europe. The presence of the bombers at the base was linked to military operations and tensions in the Middle East.
The next steps will depend on the results of the investigation by British security forces and on the assessment of the threat by the United States. It is not yet known whether the bombers will return to Fairford.
US removes all 12 bombers from RAF Fairford base
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