Archive · 6 Oct 2026
US Moves B-1 Bombers From Britain Over Iran-Linked Threat
The United States had B-1 bombers at an airbase in Britain.
President Donald Trump said a threat linked to Iran led the US to move them.
The planes had recently been used in strikes on Iran.
The base, RAF Fairford, is a place the US often uses for its bombers in Europe.
The Pentagon said all the bombers deployed there had returned to their home stations in the United States.
President Donald Trump said an Iran-linked threat prompted the move.
The United States removed B-1 bombers from RAF Fairford in Britain.
The bombers had recently been used in US strikes on Iran.
RAF Fairford is a preferred European base for US bombers.
The Pentagon said all US bombers deployed at Fairford returned to their US home stations.
- Who
- The United States, President Donald Trump and the Pentagon.
- What
- The US moved B-1 bombers from RAF Fairford back to their home stations.
- When
- Trump announced the move on Monday.
- Where
- The bombers were moved from RAF Fairford in Britain to home stations in the United States.
- Why
- Trump said the move was prompted by a threat linked to Iran.
- Aircraft
- B-1 bombers
- Previous deployment site
- RAF Fairford, Britain
- Destination
- Their home stations in the United States
- Stated reason
- A threat linked to Iran, according to Donald Trump
- Recent use
- The bombers had recently been used in US strikes on Iran
- Confirmation
- The Pentagon said all US bombers deployed at Fairford had returned to their home stations