# Where US bombers are based around the world

https://mins.news/en/item/87968

- Al Jazeera, 2026-10-06 12:22 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/6/mapping-where-us-bombers-are-based-around-the-world?traffic_source=rss

> The US has withdrawn B-1 bombers from RAF Fairford amid fears of threats linked to Iran. Fairford had served as a launchpad for US strikes on Iran. President Donald Trump said the aircraft were moved because of threats, while Secretary of State Marco Rubio played down a connection to the alleged plot. The report also maps US bomber types, home bases and overseas operating locations.

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