# Trump says U.S. bombers pulled from British base due to threats

https://mins.news/en/video/87221

- NBC News, 2026-10-06 00:14 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SNgD6Xz40-g

> Trump said the United States had moved its bombers away from RAF Fairford. Two U.S. officials said concern that Iran might use drones against the base and aircraft was one reason for the move.

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