The U.S. military has withdrawn all 12 B-1 bombers from the UK's RAF Fairford airbase following an alleged terror threat. The move comes weeks after police in England investigated a suspicious activity at the base, which has been a key stop for U.S. bombers in the war against Iran.
UK authorities arrested five men on suspicion of plotting to plant explosives near the base, though no explosives were found. Investigators recovered petrol in the suspects' vehicles, but the men were released without charge. A 25-year-old UK-Iranian national was also arrested on suspicion of planning an attack against the airbase.
The Pentagon confirmed the withdrawal of bombers to U.S. bases, stating operational security prevented real-time confirmation of asset movements. The U.S. and UK remain under scrutiny as investigations continue into potential foreign state involvement in the alleged plot against the airbase.