# Why has the US withdrawn all its bombers from RAF Fairford?

https://mins.news/en/video/86757

- BBC News, 2026-10-05 16:17 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QGnyzyX0rSc

> The US has withdrawn all bombers from RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire after reports of a new security threat. US media say commanders received information about a possible Iran-backed plot, prompting the aircraft to return to America. Six men arrested after suspicious vehicles were reported near the base last month have been released on bail. Iran denies involvement.

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