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U.S. military moves aircraft from RAF Mildenhall base in U.K. to Germany, Spain, reportedly due to Iran threat
CBS News • • general
Key Points:
- The U.S. military relocated nine KC-135 Stratotanker refueling planes from RAF Mildenhall in England to bases in Germany and Spain, reportedly due to a threat from Iran, though the immediacy of the threat remains unclear.
- Public tracking data showed the aircraft moved to Spangdahlem and Ramstein Air Bases in Germany, Morón Air Base in Spain, and one to Glasgow Prestwick Airport in Scotland; three Osprey transport planes also moved between U.K. bases.
- U.S. officials emphasized routine rotation of aircraft for training and operational needs, declining to confirm specific threat details or further information on asset movements.
- The relocations followed a security incident at RAF Fairford in England, where five men were arrested and later released on bail; two were charged with security offenses linked to alleged Iranian involvement.
- U.K. authorities have indicated Iran's possible role in the Fairford incident, though no explosives were found during searches, and investigations continue in coordination with U.S. counterparts.
