The U.S. military has withdrawn all B-1 bombers from the UK's RAF Fairford airbase following a suspected terror plot linked to Iran. The move comes after a security incident at the base in late September, prompting heightened security and the arrest of a dual British-Iranian national.
A Pentagon official confirmed that all B-1 bombers stationed at RAF Fairford have been redeployed to U.S. bases. The incident involved a suspicious activity reported by a local farmer, leading to police involvement and the discovery of petrol but no explosives in the vehicles.
The U.S. military maintains a significant presence in the region, with additional forces, including a carrier and amphibious groups, heading to the area. The incident has raised concerns about potential threats, with both British and Iranian authorities expressing differing views on the involvement of foreign actors.
Iran has denied any connection to the incident, while British authorities have indicated strong indications of Iranian involvement, leading to diplomatic tensions and renewed security measures at the base.