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US Withdraws Bombers From RAF Fairford as Britain Investigates Suspected Plot

The withdrawal of American bombers over security threats has raised questions about a suspected Iranian plot, while British police have arrested a seventh person in their investigation.

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  1. 1US Withdraws All B-1 Bombers From RAF Fairford After Suspected Terror Plot
  2. 2US Withdraws Bombers From RAF Fairford as Britain Investigates Suspected Plot

Key moments · 12

Five British men arrested near RAF Fairford base

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US Air Force begins rapid withdrawal of B-1 bombers from RAF Fairford

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All US bombers redeployed to home stations in the United States

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Pentagon confirms all 12 B-1 bombers withdrawn from UK

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US confirms all B-1 bombers returned to home bases

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Six suspects released on bail after arrests near base

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UK Prime Minister links Iran to suspected plot

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Downing Street says RAF Fairford remains safe

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Officials cite Iranian drone attack risk behind bomber withdrawal

NYT Politics ↗

Rubio says administration retains confidence in international bases

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Police arrest seventh suspect in RAF Fairford investigation

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Britain fears withdrawal could embolden Iran and Russia

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