US removes bombers from UK base at centre of suspected Iranian plot
LONDON: The United States has removed its B-1 bombers from a British air base one week after five men were arrested nearby on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts, a suspected plot that British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said was likely backed by Iran. The planes had been stationed at RAF Fairford, the preferred European base for US bombers located 90 miles (145 km) west of London, which had…
US removes B-1 bombers from UK base amid suspected Iranian plot. The United States has relocated its B-1 bombers from RAF Fairford, a British air base, one week after five men were arrested nearby on suspicion of planning terrorist acts. The base, situated 90 miles west of London, had previously been used for US strikes on Iran.
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham suggested the plot was likely backed by Iran. Iran, however, denied involvement and stated that accusations of foreign state involvement were unfounded. The five arrested men have been released on bail, while a sixth dual UK-Iranian national was also released. The redeployment of the bombers to their home bases in the US reduces the US's ability to quickly launch strikes against Iran. Despite the move, NATO maintains its defensive capabilities remain unchanged and unmatched.
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