US withdraws 9 military aircraft from second UK airbase after Iran threat: reports
Report says American refuelling tankers evacuated from RAF Mildenhall in eastern England.
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The US has withdrawn military aircraft from RAF Mildenhall in eastern England following an alleged threat from Iran, according to reports citing flight tracking and knowledgeable sources.
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US military assets have faced elevated threat levels in various regions.
The United States has withdrawn military aircraft from a second British airbase following a threat from Iran, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported, citing people familiar with events.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 Force (RAF) base in eastern England after the purported threat, the newspaper said.
Sky News said on Tuesday that 12 aircraft – nine tankers and three Osprey transporters – left Mildenhall on Monday, citing flight tracking sources.
Open Questions
- What was the exact nature of the threat from Iran?
- Which was the first British airbase affected?
