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US Withdraws Bombers From RAF Fairford Amid Iran-Linked Terror Probe
The United States moved its B-52 and B-1 bombers away from an air base in England and back to bases in America.
The base is called RAF Fairford.
The move happened while British authorities were investigating a suspected terror plot connected to a security incident there.
Six people have been detained and released on bail during the investigation.
One person with British and Iranian nationality was arrested in London on suspicion of plotting an attack.
British officials have linked the incident to Iran, but Iran says it was not involved.
The bombers had been operating from the base during the war with Iran.
President Donald Trump said he is considering what to do next regarding Iran.
The U.S. Air Force redeployed B-52 and B-1 bombers from RAF Fairford to home bases in the United States.
A Pentagon official confirmed the move anonymously on Sunday.
The withdrawal followed an investigation into a planned terror attack linked to a security incident at the base in late September.
Six people have been taken into custody and released on bail; a dual British-Iranian national was arrested in London last week on suspicion of plotting an attack.
British authorities have linked the incident to Tehran, while Iran has denied involvement.
- Who
- The U.S. Air Force; British authorities are investigating a suspected plot, and Iran denies involvement.
- What
- B-52 and B-1 bombers were redeployed from RAF Fairford to U.S. home bases amid an investigation into a planned terror attack.
- Where
- RAF Fairford, about 100 miles west of London, England.
- When
- The bombers were observed leaving on Sunday; the investigation also concerns a security incident at the base in late September.
- Why
- The redeployment followed an investigation into a planned attack linked to a security incident at the base; the articles do not state that the investigation was the confirmed reason for the military move.
British Authorities
Iran
Alleged connection to the plot
British Authorities
British authorities have linked the incident at RAF Fairford to Tehran.
Iran
Iran has denied involvement.
Threats to bases used against Iran
British Authorities
U.K. officials have warned that Tehran could expand its targets in the U.K. if Middle East conflicts continue.
Iran
Iran has previously said it considers any base used to attack its territory a legitimate target.
Key facts
- Aircraft
- B-52 and B-1 bombers
- Destination
- Their home bases in the United States
- Base
- RAF Fairford
- Base location
- About 100 miles (160 kilometers) west of London
- People detained
- Six people were taken into custody and released on bail during the investigation
- Recent arrest
- A dual British-Iranian national was arrested in central London last week on suspicion of plotting a terror attack
- Iran's position
- Iran denied involvement
Quotes
Donald Trump
President of the United States
“We have decisions that I’ll make about Iran. Iran’s been decimated. So the only question is — it’ll either be the easy way, or the hard way.”
republicworld.com
Sources
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