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Trump cites 'threats' as US pulls all B-1 bombers from RAF Fairford
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Summary
President Trump said "threats" against RAF Fairford prompted removal of the 12 B-1 bombers stationed there, which the Pentagon confirmed returned to U.S. home stations over the weekend. U.S. and British officials told the New York Times and Wall Street Journal the threat involved a possible Iranian-ordered drone attack meant to target the aircraft and kill American pilots. Police are investigating whether a suspected terror plot near the base, following earlier arrests of five men, is linked to Iran.
Left-leaning
- US removes bombers from UK base after suspected plotABC News · Oct 5, 10:18 AM
- Potential Iranian Drone Attack Led to Exit of U.S. Aircraft From British Air BaseNew York Times · Oct 6, 12:18 AM
Center
- Rubio Plays Down US Removing Bombers From UK RAF Fairford BaseNewsweek · Oct 5, 9:53 AM
- Threat of Iranian Drone Attack Prompted U.S. to Pull Bombers From U.K. BaseWall Street Journal · Oct 5, 4:00 PM
- Trump says threats prompted US to remove bombers from British air baseAssociated Press · Oct 5, 5:40 PM
- Trump says 'threat' led US to pull bombers from RAF FairfordBBC News · Oct 6, 3:02 AM
- Trump says 'threats' prompted pullout of U.S. aircraft from British baseUPI · Oct 6, 5:33 AM
Right-leaning
- What to know about the suspected bomb plot against British air base used by the U.S. in the Iran warWashington Times · Oct 5, 10:53 AM