US officials cite Iran drone threat for B-1 bomber withdrawal from UK base
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Summary
President Trump said "threats" prompted the removal of 12 B-1 bombers from RAF Fairford, with the aircraft flown back to the United States. U.S. and British officials told the New York Times and Reuters the withdrawal stemmed from the risk of a drone attack ordered by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
Left-leaning
- Potential Iranian Drone Attack Led to Exit of U.S. Aircraft From British Air BaseNew York Times · Oct 6, 12:18 AM
Center
- Trump says threats prompted US to remove bombers from British air baseAssociated Press · Oct 5, 5:40 PM
- Trump says 'threats' prompted pullout of U.S. aircraft from British baseUPI · Oct 6, 5:33 AM
- Iran drone plot fears led US to remove bombers from UK base, US officials sayReuters · Oct 6, 11:00 AM