Archive · 6 Oct 2026
US Withdraws Bombers From UK Base Over Reported Iranian Drone Threat
The United States moved its B-1 bombers away from a British airbase.
A report said US intelligence had warned of a possible Iranian drone attack there.
The alleged plan might have targeted both the aircraft and people at the base.
President Donald Trump said the planes were moved as a precaution.
He did not explain the threat in detail.
The report said at least 12 bombers had been at the base and were all withdrawn.
Some US officials thought the alleged plan was loosely based on a Ukrainian drone operation against Russian airbases.
British police are also investigating a separate suspected plot involving the base.
The United States reportedly withdrew B-1 bombers from RAF Fairford after intelligence warned of a possible Iranian drone attack.
The New York Times reported that the alleged plot targeted American aircraft and military personnel at the base.
President Donald Trump confirmed the bombers were moved as a precaution but did not provide details about the threat.
At least 12 B-1 bombers had been stationed at RAF Fairford, and all were withdrawn, according to the report.
The alleged plan was described by some US officials as loosely inspired by Ukraine’s Spider Web operation against Russian airbases.
- Who
- The United States withdrew its B-1 bombers; the reported threat was attributed to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps.
- What
- The bombers were moved from RAF Fairford after a reported intelligence warning of a potential drone attack.
- When
- The withdrawal reportedly took place over the weekend; Trump confirmed it on Monday.
- Where
- RAF Fairford, a British airbase.
- Why
- Trump said the aircraft were moved as a precaution after threats; the report said intelligence warned of a possible Iranian attack.
- Aircraft
- B-1 bombers
- Base
- RAF Fairford
- Reported number withdrawn
- At least 12
- Reported threat
- A potential Iranian drone attack targeting US aircraft and personnel
- Reported source
- The New York Times
- Separate British investigation
- Police are investigating six people in connection with a suspected plot targeting RAF Fairford.
- Potential inspiration
- Some US officials reportedly viewed the alleged plan as loosely based on Ukraine's Spider Web operation.