US Withdraws All Air Force Bombers from RAF Fairford Amid Security Concerns
US removes all Air Force bombers from RAF Fairford after security threats linked to Iran-backed plot. Pentagon confirms return to U.S.
POLICY WIRE — London, United Kingdom — The U.S. Air Force has withdrawn all of its bomber aircraft from RAF Fairford in the UK, according to a statement released on Sunday evening.
The move comes amid heightened security concerns following reports of a suspected terror plot tied to Iran-backed groups. The base had previously hosted multiple B-1 and B-52 bombers as part of ongoing military operations in the region.
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A Pentagon spokesperson confirmed that all 12 B-1 bombers stationed at the facility have returned to the United States. Aviation experts had noted increased activity at the airfield in recent weeks, with several flights observed departing the site over the weekend.
Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)
