US withdraws B-1 bombers from RAF Fairford after nearby arrests
The US departure came a week after five men were arrested nearby on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts. No link between the arrests and the withdrawal has been established.
The United States has withdrawn its B-1 bombers from RAF Fairford, France 24 reported on Monday. The move came a week after five men were arrested nearby on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts.
The supplied information does not explain why the aircraft left or establish that their departure was connected to the arrests. It also does not say the suspected plot targeted the base.
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said there were strong indications Iran had played a part in the suspected plot. Iran has denied involvement, and the material does not establish a link.
RAF Fairford has served as a US Air Force forward operating location for decades. The base was recently used for US missions to the Middle East, including strikes on Iran.
