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Trump says 'threat' led US to pull bombers from RAF Fairford
The Pentagon confirmed on Sunday it had removed the B1 bombers from the base in England back to their home stations in America.
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Newest firstNo 10 insists RAF Fairford is safe after US withdraws bombers
US media reported a new threat led to the bombers being removed on Sunday, following an incident near the base last week.
Industrials
US pulls all bombers from key UK base after suspected Iran-linked terror plot
The Pentagon says its bomber force remains ready for global strikes after aircraft deployed to RAF Fairford returned to the United States.
Geopolitics
U.S. military removes bombers from U.K. air base following security incident
All U.S. bombers deployed to RAF Fairford have been returned to their home stations in the United States, a Pentagon spokesperson confirmed to CBS News.
US removes all bombers from UK air base
A statement says all bombers deployed to RAF Fairford have been "re-deployed to their home stations" in the US.
Geopolitics
US bombers pulled from RAF Fairford base after suspected terror plot
Aircraft leave Gloucestershire base to return to US following arrest of dual British-Iranian national in central LondonThe US Air Force has pulled its bombers…
Geopolitics
UK Prime Minister Burnham says Iran 'played a part' in British air base incident
RAF Fairford has been used as the U.S. Air Force's command outpost for operations from Europe and for American strikes on Iranian missile sites.
No explosives found in three vans searched near RAF Fairford, say police
Head of Counter Terrorism Policing defends decision to bail five British men arrested in connection with incident. No explosive devices were found in three van…
Technology
Rubio says foreign actor was 'clearly' behind suspected RAF Fairford bomb plot
The US secretary of state offered no evidence for his claims, and also said many people were 'disturbed' that the five suspects had been released on bailUS sec…
Technology
Local representatives question official accounts after suspected bomb plot at RAF Fairford
Amid conflicting statements, local MP and councillors demand answers over how suspects were allowed to enter residential areas of nearby village. An MP and cou…
Geopolitics
Nandy labels Farage 'master of conspiracy theory' over Fairford claims
Culture secretary criticises Reform leader after he tried to link suspected bomb plot to small boat crossings. Nigel Farage has been described as a "master of…
Geopolitics
UK airbase terror suspects being released on bail as Iran denies connection
Five RAF Fairford terror suspects were released on bail as counter terrorism policing probes possible foreign state involvement in the plot.
Industrials
UK security forces were aware of RAF Fairford suspected bomb plot, says defence secretary
Wes Streeting indicates farmer who alerted police and said security forces had 'dropped the ball' only 'had a partial picture' UK security services were aware…
Geopolitics
Foiled terror plot at bomber base signals wider threat to US military installations: expert
Five men arrested near RAF Fairford may have planned a complex, coordinated VBIED attack on U.S. strategic bombers, a former intelligence official says.
'Police were banging on the door': villagers near RAF Fairford describe evacuation
Local people say members of WhatsApp group noticed suspicious activity around vans in Whelford overnight. Those living near RAF Fairford have been used to dist…
Geopolitics
Police declare major incident at UK's Fairford air base used by U.S. forces
The British government gave authorization to the U.S. to use RAF Fairford to carry out strikes on Iranian missile sites.
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Major incident declared near RAF Fairford as men held on suspicion of explosives offences
People evacuated from village as army inspects vehicles near airbase in Gloucestershire used by US forces Several men have been arrested on suspicion of offenc…
Geopolitics
US B-1B Lancers arrive at RAF Fairford as strikes on Iran intensify
The U.K. Ministry of Defence confirmed Saturday that U.S. forces had begun using the British base for "specific defensive operations."
