# ‘Threat’ prompted removal of US bombers from UK base used to strike Iran

https://mins.news/en/video/87295

- ABC News, 2026-10-06 01:25 UTC
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- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hoWfFo_pPo0

> The United States has moved at least a dozen B-1 bombers from a U.K. base that launched attacks against Iran. Trump said the warplanes were removed because of a new threat, without providing specifics.

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