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U.S. rapidly withdraws all 12 B-1 bombers from RAF Fairford after security warnings

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The U.S. returned all 12 B-1 bombers deployed at RAF Fairford to home stations on Oct. 4, in a swift move following fresh security alerts. The withdrawal came days after five men were arrested over a suspected explosives plot near the base, amid an investigation into an alleged Iranian threat targeting the airbase.

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  • The rapid departure removed the entire U.S. B-1 bomber contingent from a key U.K. operating base, underscoring how security threats can disrupt deployed long-range strike operations.
  • The move followed arrests linked to a suspected explosives plot near RAF Fairford and came amid an investigation into an alleged Iranian threat; the reports do not specify the threat or any change to the bombers’ mission status.

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