US Withdraws B-1 Bombers From British Base Amid Suspected Iran-Linked Plot

The United States has withdrawn its B-1 bombers from RAF Fairford in Britain over concerns about a suspected plot to attack the base, two US officials said Tuesday.

The suspected plan involved a complex drone attack on the airfield. The officials linked the withdrawal to concerns that Iran may have been connected to the plot.

Tehran denies involvement. The alleged Iranian link remains unconfirmed, and the officials’ account described a suspected threat rather than an attack that had taken place.

The account did not specify how many bombers were withdrawn, where they were moved or when the suspected plot was uncovered.