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US moves military aircraft from UK base amid Iran threat

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The United States has withdrawn military aircraft from a second airbase in the United Kingdom due to an unspecified threat linked to Iran. Approximately a dozen aircraft, including refueling tankers and Osprey transporters, were moved from Mildenhall Royal Air Force (RAF) base. This action follows a similar withdrawal of B-1 bombers from another UK base weeks prior, also attributed to Iranian-related threats. AI

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US moves military aircraft from UK base amid Iran threat

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Agence France-Presse ·

    US withdraws military aircraft from second UK airbase after Iran threat: reports

    The United States has withdrawn military aircraft from a second British airbase following a threat from Iran, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported, citing people familiar with events. A number of American refuelling tankers were evacuated on Monday from Mildenhall Royal Air For…

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