# Why did the Pentagon rush to pull all its B-1 bombers from a British airbase?

https://mins.news/en/video/87226

- DW News, 2026-10-06 00:30 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XxVT9Q6LVao

> Secretary of State Marco Rubio called the move a routine redeployment, while President Trump said it was prompted by a threat. The decision came a week after five men were arrested near the base on suspicion of preparing a terrorist attack, followed by the arrest of a British-Iranian dual national. All six have since been released on bail, and Iran strongly denies involvement.

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