US redeploys B-1 bombers from Britain due to threat of drone attacks

Brief retelling from RIA II

The US has redeployed B-1 bombers from Britain's Fairford base due to an alleged threat of drone attacks ordered by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).

British police reported a "major incident" near RAF Fairford on September 27.

Five British citizens were detained on suspicion of involvement in terrorism and explosives offences, and a man with dual Iranian-British citizenship was detained on October 1st.

MOSCOW, October 6 - RIA Novosti. The United States has redeployed B-1 bombers from Britain's Fairford base due to an alleged threat of drone attacks ordered by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), the Wall Street Journal claims, citing American and European officials.

Earlier, the Wall Street Journal, citing American officials, reported that the United States, after the incident at the British Fairford base, withdrew all B-1 stealth bombers from it. US Vice President J.D. Vance explained the withdrawal of bombers as a precaution, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio associated this with a planned rotation.

"The United States on Sunday suddenly moved a dozen B-1 bombers due to serious concerns about a potentially sophisticated drone attack ordered by the Iranian Revolutionary Guards," the publication said.

This was allegedly part of an Iranian plan to destroy aircraft and kill military personnel at the base, including American pilots.

British police reported a "major incident" near RAF Fairford on September 27. Five British citizens were detained on suspicion of involvement in terrorism and explosives-related offenses and were released on bail the next day. On October 1, a man with dual Iranian-British citizenship was detained.