U.S. B-1 bombers evacuated from UK base after attack threats from Iran
Summary
The U.S. moved a group of B-1 bombers away from a base in the UK due to a potential attack threat from Iran. British police arrested some people suspected of planning an attack, and Israel shared intelligence about the threat with the UK.Key Facts
- The U.S. evacuated about 12 B-1 bombers from RAF Fairford airbase in the UK.
- The move was due to a reported threat of attack by Iran against the base.
- British security forces arrested several people with both British and Iranian citizenship linked to the threat.
- Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu said Israel provided intelligence to the UK about the potential Iranian attack.
- The Pentagon confirmed all bombers at RAF Fairford returned to bases in the U.S.
- The U.S. bomber force, including B-1s, B-2s, and B-52s, is still ready for missions.
- These bombers can operate globally and can launch missions from within the U.S.
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