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US Air Force moves bombers from UK base after terror plot linked to Iran

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The U.S. Air Force has withdrawn all bombers from RAF Fairford in the UK following the foiling of a planned terror attack linked to Iran. The aircraft have been redeployed to bases in the United States. British authorities suspect Tehran's involvement, though Iran denies it. This action occurs as President Donald Trump considers further military options against Iran. AI

RANK_REASON Military redeployment due to foiled terror attack linked to a foreign state. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=2 ai=0.1]

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US Air Force moves bombers from UK base after terror plot linked to Iran

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Associated Press ·

    US Air Force removes all bombers from UK airbase targeted by suspected terror attack

    The US Air Force has brought home its bombers stationed at a US-run military airbase in England used to strike Iran following an investigation into a planned terror attack at the RAF Fairford base. The bombers were redeployed back to their home bases in the United States, accordi…

  2. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Konstantin Toropin, The Associated Press ·

    Air Force removes all bombers from British base and redeploys them to the U.S. after a planned terror attack linked to Iran was foiled

    RAF Fairford, located 100 miles (160 kilometers) west of London, has been used by American bombers during decades of conflicts in the Middle East.

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