Iran drone plot fears led US to remove bombers from UK base, US officials say
WASHINGTON: A suspected plot involving Iran to launch a complex drone attack on a key British airbase led the United States to remove its B-1 bomber aircraft from the base, two US officials told Reuters on Tuesday, speaking on condition of anonymity. Iran has denied any involvement in any alleged plot at RAF Fairford, the preferred European base for US bombers. British police said on Tuesday they…
A suspected Iranian drone attack plot on a British airbase prompted the United States to remove its B-1 bomber aircraft from RAF Fairford, two US officials revealed to Reuters. Iran has vehemently denied any involvement in the alleged plot at the European base, which serves as the primary location for US bombers. British authorities apprehended a 22-year-old British individual in London on Tuesday, suspected of preparation for terrorist acts as part of their probe into the suspected plot.
A US military spokesperson for the European Command declined to comment on the matter, citing the need for discretion regarding intelligence and specific force protection measures. The spokesperson emphasized that the US maintains the capability to launch precision global strikes, including through operations that involve take-offs and landings at bases within the continental United States, at any given time.
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