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Oct 4, 2026

US removes all B-1 bombers from UK's RAF Fairford after terror threat

The Pentagon withdrew all 12 B-1 bombers from RAF Fairford air base in England following security concerns and arrests related to an alleged Iranian-backed terror plot, returning aircraft to US bases after Middle East deployment.

Oct 4, 2026·6 sources

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▪British authorities were justified in releasing the RAF Fairford terror suspects on bail
▪Iranian media outlets and former Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps chief Yahya Rahim Safavi characterized European military installations as logistics hubs facilitating United States operations against Iran, making them legitimate targets
▪A Downing Street spokesperson highlighted comments from United States President Donald Trump that praised British police, defense, and security services regarding RAF Fairford

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Defense & military alliances1 Iran War1 Middle East1 Pentagon1 Terrorism & counterterrorism1

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