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Why did the US rush to withdraw bombers from RAF Fairford? - The Latest
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The US withdrew its bombers from RAF Fairford after an investigation into an alleged planned terrorist attack on the base. At least 10 B-1 bombers used by the US military in the Iran conflict flew out of Fairford on Sunday, suggesting US officials were taking the threat seriously. Last week, five men in three vans near the military base were arrested, followed by a sixth British-Iranian national. All were released on bail, drawing criticism from the Pentagon. Lucy Hough speaks to Dan Sabbagh, the Guardian’s defence and security editor – watch on YouTube. Help support our independent journalism at theg...
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This is The Guardian. There seem to be some suggestions that there's some fresh intelligence, perhaps some kind of simple drone attack. The movement of planes is a very good demonstration of how seriously they're taking it.
For all the American concerned, the British are struggling to find something that appears to match that. From the Guardians today in focus, this is the latest with me, Lucy Hoth. The United States has very hastily pulled all its bombers out of RAF Fairford. Dan Saber, you're a defence and security editor.
What's going on here? Because this was a very quick decision that happened overnight. Yes, it seems to have been the US moved out at least 10, but essentially it's moved out its entire squadron of B1 Lancer bombers.
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