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U.S. B-1 bombers evacuated from UK base after attack threats from Iran

Axios·October 4, 2026·1 min read
U.S. B-1 bombers evacuated from UK base after attack threats from Iran

The Pentagon evacuated all 12 B-1 bombers from RAF Fairford in the UK to U.S. home stations over the weekend, citing an alleged threat of attack by Iran. British security forces had arrested several dual British-Iranian citizens suspected of planning an attack, and Israel's prime minister said Israel provided intelligence on the threat. The Pentagon confirmed the redeployment, stating bomber forces remain ready for global strike operations.

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