A suspected terrorist plot targeting a major US military base in Britain has led to the temporary withdrawal of American bombers involved in the Iran conflict, raising concerns over security risks. Authorities arrested six individuals—five in vans near the facility and a British-Iranian national—though all were later released under bail, prompting criticism from US defense officials. The swift relocation of at least ten B-1 bombers suggests US commanders are treating the threat with heightened urgency. The Guardian’s defence editor examines the implications of the incident and the Pentagon’s response.
The US withdrew its bombers from RAF Fairford after an investigation into an alleged planned terrorist attack on the base. At least 10 B-1 bombers used by the US military in the Iran conflict flew out of Fairford on Sunday, suggesting US officials were taking the threat seriously. Last week, five men in three vans near the military base were arrested, followed by a sixth British-Iranian national. All were released on bail, drawing criticism from the Pentagon. Lucy Hough speaks to Dan Sabbagh, the Guardian’s defence and security editor – watch on YouTube Continue reading...
