US withdraws all bombers from UK base at centre of suspected terror attack

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The United States has withdrawn its B-1 bombers from RAF Fairford in Britain, a week after five men were arrested nearby on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts.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; the base has also been used for US strikes on Iran.

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 by Iran. The planes had been ⁠stationed at RAF Fairford, which had recently been used for US strikes on Iran.