US withdraws all bombers from RAF Fairford over terror plot

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 5 Oct, 05:37 · Archive

The US Air Force has withdrawn all bombers from RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire after a suspected terror plot at the base. According to two US officials, new threats were reportedly received about an Iran-backed plot targeting the airfield.

The withdrawal represents a significant response to the security threat, with all bomber aircraft removed from the base. The incident has prompted UK warnings as American forces reassess their military operations at the Gloucestershire location.

How it is being reported

• UK warned of new terror plot as US removes all bombers from RAF FairfordGloucestershire Live · 5 Oct, 05:00
• US withdraws all bombers from airbase after suspected terror plotWilts & Glos Standard · 4 Oct, 22:47

In this story: US Air Force · RAF Fairford · Gloucestershire · Iran

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