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U.S. Military Evacuates B-1 Bombers from UK Base

Updated 2026-10-04 22:55 UTC 1 source Negative

The U.S. military evacuated a dozen B-1 bombers from the RAF Fairford airbase in the UK after receiving threats of attack from Iran. The move comes amid heightened tensions between the U.S. and Iran.

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U.S. B-1 bombers evacuated from UK base after attack threats from Iran

The U.S. military evacuated a dozen B-1 bombers from the RAF Fairford airbase in the UK over the weekend, the Pentagon said. Why it matters: A U.S. official said the base was under threat of attack by Iran. Driving the news: British security f

2026-10-04 22:37 UTC