US withdraws all bombers from UK base at centre of suspected terror attack
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, which had recently been used for US strikes on Iran.
The United States has relocated its B-1 bombers from a British air base that was embroiled in a mysterious incident, one week after five men were apprehended nearby on suspicion of planning terrorist acts. The incident, which UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham suspected was backed by Iran, led to the bombers being stationed at RAF Fairford, a popular European base for US bombers situated 90 miles west of London.
According to a Pentagon official, the bombers have now returned to their respective US bases. Five men arrested in connection with the incident have been released on bail, while a sixth man, a dual UK-Iranian national, has also been released on bail. Iran has vehemently denied involvement in the alleged plot, with its foreign minister Abbas Aragchi stating, "I can confirm Iran's belief that releasing supposed terrorists working for foreign states really says it all. You're barking up the wrong tree."
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