Drone Attack Fears Behind US B-1 Bomber Withdrawal From Britain

The United States abruptly withdrew its B-1 strategic bombers from RAF Fairford in Britain amid urgent concerns over a potential drone attack, according to an account citing American and European officials.

The feared attack was described as complex. A branch of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps was believed to have ordered it, though that attribution was not presented as confirmed.

The account linked the decision to remove the bombers directly to the perceived threat against them at the British air base.

The information provided did not specify when the withdrawal took place, how many aircraft were involved or where they were relocated. It also did not establish whether any attack was attempted.