US bombers moved from UK airbase due to Iran-linked threats, Trump says
US President Donald Trump said on Monday that a threat linked to Iran had prompted the removal of American B-1 bombers from a British airbase. The planes had been stationed at RAF Fairford, the preferred European base for US bombers, and had recently been used in US strikes on Iran. Last week, five British men were arrested near the base – which Iran’s Revolutionary Guards previously said was a…
US President Donald Trump announced on Monday that American B-1 bombers had been removed from a British airbase following threats linked to Iran. The bombers were stationed at RAF Fairford, a preferred European base for US bombers, and had recently participated in US strikes on Iran. Five British men were arrested near the base last week on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts, with Iran denying any involvement.
Trump stated that the threat prompted the move, as it was inexpensive to relocate the bombers. Vice-President J.D. Vance said the decision was made out of caution, noting Iran's history of terrorist acts against the US. However, Secretary of State Marco Rubio denied any direct link between the bomber removal and the alleged Iranian plot, stating the Pentagon reallocates resources as needed.
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham suggested the plot was likely backed by Iran, but Iran's Foreign Minister dismissed the claims, calling the accusations unfounded.
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Also reported by 2 other outlets
- Trump confirms: US moved bombers from UK base over threat israelnationalnews.com
- 'We had a threat': Trump explains U.S. moving long-range bombers from U.K. cnbc.com
