‘Iran-linked terror plot’ behind US bomber evacuation – NYT

12 B-1 bombers departed the UK base at the centre of an ongoing investigation, following further warnings, anonymous sources have told the newspaper The US has rushed to withdraw bombers from an air base in the UK after receiving new threat information about an alleged terrorist plot against the facility, the New York Times reports, citing sources. The announcement cited by the NYT comes a.

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. US pulls bombers from Britain as Iranian threats raise base security concern in Europe stripes.com US pulls all bombers from key UK base after.

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