No10 insists UK military base RAF Fairford is safe after US withdraws bombers
Summary
The United States has removed all of its bombers from RAF Fairford in the UK after new security threats were reported. British and American officials say the airbase remains safe, and they are investigating a recent incident involving suspicious vehicles near the base.Key Facts
- The US moved about a dozen B-1 bombers from RAF Fairford back to bases in America.
- The removal followed a September 27 incident where police found three suspicious vehicles near the base.
- Six men were arrested and later released on bail during a terrorism investigation linked to the incident.
- New threat information suggested a possible Iran-backed plot against the airbase.
- British officials say the removal was a military decision, not a political one, and that the base is secure.
- RAF Fairford has been used by the US Air Force for decades, including recent flights to the Middle East.
- Iran denies involvement but has previously said bases used against it can be targeted.
- UK and US leaders praised local security and defense forces handling the situation.
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