US B-1 bombers leave RAF Fairford as alleged attack probe continues
At least 10 aircraft flew out on Sunday, but reporting does not establish whether the investigation prompted their withdrawal.
At least 10 US B-1 bombers flew out of RAF Fairford on Sunday while authorities investigated an alleged planned terrorist attack on the base. The aircraft had been used by the US military in the Iran conflict.
The Guardian reported that five men in three vans near the base were arrested last week, followed by a sixth man, a British-Iranian national. All six were released on bail. The report said their release drew criticism from the Pentagon.
The supplied reporting does not confirm that the investigation caused the bombers’ departure. Their destination and the precise reason for the move remain unclear.
Downing Street said RAF Fairford was safe. The alleged plot’s details and status were not provided in the source material.
