US removes bombers from UK base after suspected plot
Summary
The United States moved its heavy bombers from a base in the United Kingdom after an investigation into a suspected attack plot. The bombers, including B-1 planes, were relocated from RAF Fairford back to the U.S. amid security concerns and ongoing investigations involving five men arrested nearby.Key Facts
- The U.S. removed all heavy bombers from RAF Fairford in the UK, a base used for strikes on Iran.
- At least a dozen planes, including B-1 bombers, were sent back to the United States.
- The Pentagon did not give a clear reason or exact timing for the planes’ redeployment.
- Five men were arrested near RAF Fairford on terror charges but were later released on bail; investigations continue.
- The arrests involved suspicions linked to explosives and a possible attack on the base.
- Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the move aligns with normal military rotations, not directly because of the suspected plot.
- UK counterterrorism officials said multiple investigations are ongoing regarding the suspects.
- UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham suggested Iran might have been involved in the plot.
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