US pulls B-1 bombers from RAF Fairford over suspected Iranian drone plot

Reuters • 10月06日 15:00

U.S. officials said a suspected Iranian plan to target a British airbase prompted the removal of B-1 bombers from RAF Fairford, while British police arrested a 22-year-old man in connection with the investigation.

BBC • 10月06日 12:41

A 22-year-old British national was arrested on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act related to the September 27 incident near RAF Fairford, marking the seventh suspect in the ongoing investigation.

Al Jazeera • 10月06日 12:35

A dozen B-1B bombers left RAF Fairford after a suspected plot, and the United States detailed the home bases and overseas sites used for its bomber fleet.

BBC • 10月05日 19:58

President Donald Trump said a security threat prompted the United States to relocate B-1 bombers from the RAF Fairford base in England, while officials emphasized routine asset rotations and ongoing investigations into a recent incident at the airfield.

BBC • 10月05日 18:45

Twelve B-1 Lancer bombers were flown out of the UK base at RAF Fairford on Sunday, citing precautionary concerns over possible Iranian retaliation, US officials said.

Al Jazeera • 10月05日 01:23

The United States has redeployed its B-1 bomber fleet from the Royal Air Force base at Fairford back to the United States, citing operational security and potential threats, while investigations into alleged plots against the base continue.

CBS News • 10月05日 00:49

All US Air Force bombers stationed at RAF Fairford have been flown back to the United States following a security incident that led to the arrest of several suspects, British officials said.

The Guardian • 10月04日 21:25

All U.S. bombers stationed at RAF Fairford were returned to the United States following a security investigation linked to the arrest of a dual British-Iranian suspect in London.

BBC • 10月03日 10:45

A 25-year-old UK-Iranian dual national arrested on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts linked to a security incident at RAF Fairford has been released on bail, while other suspects remain under investigation.

politico.eu • 10月01日 18:23

A 25-year-old dual British-Iranian citizen was arrested on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts as part of a counter-terrorism investigation into a recent incident at RAF Fairford.

Euronews.com • 10月01日 08:58

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel alerted Britain to an Iranian-backed attack on RAF Fairford, which he linked to the UK’s recent sanctions on Israeli settlement products.

NBC News • 09月30日 19:10

British officials say intelligence suggests Iran was linked to a security incident near RAF Fairford, where five British men were arrested on suspicion of terrorism and explosives offenses.

politico.eu • 09月30日 18:38

British police arrested five men on suspicion of terrorism near the U.S.-used RAF Fairford base, and officials said Iran may have been involved.

bbc.com • 09月30日 15:59

Prime Minister Andy Burnham said the government has strong indications of Iranian involvement in the RAF Fairford incident and affirmed that the five suspects remain under strict bail conditions.

CNN • 09月30日 06:14

One of five men arrested on suspicion of a terror plot near RAF Fairford called emergency services before police arrived, authorities said.

CBS News • 09月29日 13:14

U.S. officials expressed surprise at the release on bail of five men arrested near RAF Fairford, questioning the British investigation and suggesting possible foreign involvement.

bbc.com • 09月29日 11:35

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio suggested the weekend incident at RAF Fairford may involve a foreign actor, while British police continue investigations into five young men linked to the case.

NPR • 09月28日 17:41

Five British men arrested on explosives and terrorism suspicions near RAF Fairford were released on bail while detectives examine potential connections to Iran, Russia or non-state groups.

foxnews.com • 09月28日 15:46

UK police released five men on bail following arrests over a suspected terror plot targeting the U.S. air base at RAF Fairford, while investigations continue into possible foreign state involvement.

CNN • 09月28日 10:12

British defence officials said five men were arrested near RAF Fairford on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act, while investigations continue and security around the base remains heightened.

Fox News • 09月28日 00:34

British counter-terrorism police detained five men near RAF Fairford on suspicion of a coordinated terrorist plot, prompting U.S. and UK officials to warn of heightened security for American military sites.

nbcnews.com • 09月27日 12:00

British authorities evacuated residents and detained several men on suspicion of explosives offences near the U.S. Air Force base at RAF Fairford, declaring a major incident and deploying bomb disposal teams.

Fox News • 09月27日 11:40

Police in Gloucestershire detained multiple suspects on suspicion of offences under the Explosives Act close to the RAF Fairford base, while an army bomb disposal unit examined vehicles and nearby properties were evacuated.

Reuters • 09月27日 11:34

British police detained multiple suspects on explosives charges near the US-used RAF Fairford airbase, prompting evacuations and a bomb-disposal operation.

CBS News • 09月27日 09:29

Police in Gloucestershire arrested several men on suspicion of explosives offences near the village of Whelford and deployed a bomb disposal unit, while authorities said the incident was contained.

CNN • 09月27日 08:00

Police in Gloucestershire arrested several men on suspicion of explosives offences near RAF Fairford, a base used by US forces, prompting a major incident response and evacuation of nearby homes.