New Iran-linked threat warnings prompted sudden B-1 bomber withdrawal from UK

U.S. officials told the New York Times new warnings about an Iran-backed plot targeting RAF Fairford prompted the weekend withdrawal of all 12 B-1 bombers, a week after British authorities arrested five men near the base. The Pentagon confirmed the bombers returned to U.S. home stations but declined to comment on the new threat warnings. The UK said the base remains safe. Police are investigating whether the plot is linked to Iran.