Stützpunkt RAF Fairford: Nach Vorfall bei US-Militärbasis: US-Bomber zurückbeordert
Das US-Militär hatte einige seiner Bomber wegen des Iran-Krieges nach Großbritannien verlegt. Nun sind diese nach einem Vorfall am Stützpunkt wieder in die Heimat zurückbeordert worden.
Following the incident at a US military base in Britain, the Pentagon has recalled all its long-range bombers. A Pentagon official confirmed that all US bombers stationed at RAF Fairford airbase have returned to their home bases in the United States. The US forces had moved more long-range bombers to Britain in March to be more flexible in the war against Iran.
The Pentagon emphasized that the pilots of the American bomber fleet, including B-1, B-2 and B-52, remain ready to carry out precise global attacks. For operational security reasons, the ministry could not comment on movements of its resources and forces in real-time prior to this. No connection to the suspected terrorist attack planned at the end of September was confirmed by the US Defense Ministry.
Five men were taken into custody in connection with the alleged terrorist preparation. They are also suspected of breaching explosives laws. They have since been released under strict conditions. British Prime Minister Andy Burnham confirmed hints of a possible connection to Iran. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio had spoken of involvement by a "foreign actor." According to "The Wall Street Journal", around a dozen B-1 bombers were still stationed there last.
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