US removes bombers from UK base at centre of suspected Iranian plot

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The United States has withdrawn B-1 bombers from a British air base after five men were arrested nearby on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts. British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said the suspected plot was likely backed by Iran.

By Svea Herbst-Bayliss and Sarah Young NEW YORK/LONDON, Oct 5 (Reuters) - The United States has removed its B-1 bombers from a British air base one week after five men were arrested nearby on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts, a suspected plot that British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said was likely backed byIran.