Reported Iran threat sees U.S. move planes from second U.K. base
The reported movement comes just over a month after a security incident at a separate air base hosting U.S. aircraft used in the war with Iran.
The reported movement comes just over a month after a security incident at a separate air base hosting U.S. aircraft used in the war with Iran. Grouped from 8 articles across 8 sources.
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The reported movement comes just over a month after a security incident at a separate air base hosting U.S. aircraft used in the war with Iran.
Iran has denied any links to specific attacks in Britain, but its Revolutionary Guards have said airbases used by US forces there and in other countries are legitimate targets.
Two refuelling tankers and several other aircraft diverted from RAF Mildenhall airbase to other locations, WSJ reports.
The United States has moved military aircraft from the RAF Mildenhall airbase in the United Kingdom amid threats from Iran.
Move comes weeks after Washington withdrew bombers from RAF Fairford after a suspected security incident Several US military aircraft were evacuated from RAF Mildenhall in Suffolk on Monday, after the US Air Force concluded they could be at risk from a possible Iranian threat if they remained at the British base. Ten air tankers were relocated to bases in Germany, Spain and Scotland, while Osprey transport aircraft were sent to nearby RAF Lakenheath. It is the second time the US has undertaken a hasty redeployment in the UK with some of its bombers pulled from RAF Fairford in October. Continue reading...
Move follows September security incident at RAF Fairford
The precaution comes weeks after a suspected Iran-linked security incident at RAF Fairford airbase.
Decision to move the aircraft was proactive rather than reactive, a U.S. official says, adding that the military is agile to potential threats
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