The United States withdraws all its bombers from the British Fairford base after Iranian threats

The US Air Force has confirmed the withdrawal of all its bombers from RAF Fairford. The Pentagon explained in the statement that all B-1 bombers deployed at the base have returned to their original bases back home.

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In this context, the New York Times revealed that the degree of urgency was extreme, as some of the bombers and their crews took off for the United States while the air refueling planes that were called to assist them were still in the process of preparation.

This sudden "escape" came in response to security concerns and new intelligence information regarding the suspected Iranian-backed terrorist plot that targeted the base used by US forces.

A US War Department official confirmed to The Telegraph that operational security prevented confirmation of asset movements in real time, but stressed the redeployment of all bombers to America. US officials also reported to the Wall Street Journal that the decision came in direct response to these threats.

On the other hand, British anti-terrorism police launched an investigation to determine the possibility of Iran's involvement in this plan. The arrest included five British citizens and a citizen holding dual British and Iranian citizenship, on suspicion of charges related to terrorism and explosives.

The police indicated that they found a quantity of gasoline in three trucks linked to the suspects, but did not find explosives. All those arrested were later released on bail.