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U.S. military removes bombers from U.K. air base following security incident
CBS News • • world
Key Points:
- The U.S. Air Force has withdrawn all bombers from RAF Fairford in the U.K. following a security incident involving the arrest of five British men and one U.K.-Iranian national last month, confirmed by a Pentagon spokesperson.
- The arrested individuals were suspected of explosives and terror offenses near the air base, with gasoline found in vehicles linked to the suspects, though no explosives were discovered; all suspects have been released on bail.
- The U.K. government suspects Iranian involvement in the incident, with Prime Minister Andy Burnham stating there are strong indications of Iran's role, and the investigation remains ongoing and complex.
- Despite the withdrawal of bombers from RAF Fairford, the Pentagon emphasized that U.S. Air Force bombers remain ready to operate globally, including missions launched from within the United States.
