Trump announces the withdrawal of American bombers from the British Fairford base due to threats

(CNN) - US President Donald Trump announced on Monday that the United States had withdrawn its long-range bombers from the Fairford base in the United Kingdom due to “threats targeting them.”

Speaking from the White House, Trump said: "I think we can say... I mean, she didn't leave the base by mistake. There were some threats, and instead of luring the enemy out, we're going to capture him and defeat him. But why keep her there? So we moved her around and repositioned her a little bit."

Trump did not specify the nature of the threat that led to the decision to transfer the bombers, and when asked whether there was any risk of Iran sending combat drones to the United States, Trump avoided a direct answer: “I can’t tell you that, but if they do, they will suffer serious consequences.”

The US President stated that he has a "very good" relationship with British Prime Minister Andy Burnham, even though he is "very liberal."

On Monday, US Vice President J.D. Vance hinted at a link between Iran and existing security concerns.

The bombers left the British air base days after the British government arrested a group of people allegedly linked to an Iranian plot targeting that base.