Iran drone plot fears led US to remove bombers from UK base, US officials say

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The United States reportedly removed B-1 bombers from RAF Fairford after concerns about a suspected Iranian drone plot targeting the British airbase. Iran denied involvement, while British police arrested a 22-year-old man in London on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts.

WASHINGTON, Oct 6 (Reuters) - A suspected plot involving Iran to launch a complex drone attack on a key British airbase led the United States to remove its B-1 bomber aircraft from the base, two US officials told Reuters on Tuesday, speaking on condition of anonymity. Iran has denied any involvement in any alleged plot at RAF Fairford, the preferred European ​base for US bombers. British police said on Tuesday they had arrested a 22-year-old British man in London on suspicion of preparation of terrorist acts as part of their investigation into thesuspected plot.