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Trump: Iran-linked threat prompted US bomber removal from UK base

Former US President Donald Trump stated that B-1 bombers were relocated from RAF Fairford in England due to a threat linked to Iran. Trump indicated that the bombers were moved as a precautionary measure after intelligence suggested a potential threat. This move occurred shortly after five British men were arrested near the airbase on suspicion of terrorism-related activities. AI

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Trump: Iran-linked threat prompted US bomber removal from UK base

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Reuters ·

    US bombers moved from UK airbase due to Iran-linked threats, Trump says

    US President Donald Trump said on Monday that a threat linked to Iran ⁠had prompted the removal of American B-1 bombers from a British airbase. The planes had been stationed at RAF Fairford, the preferred European base for US bombers, and had recently been used in US strikes on I…