U.S. Relocates 12 B-1 Bombers from RAF Fairford After Possible Iranian Drone Threat

Reports of a possible Iranian drone attack prompted the U.S. Air Force to move all 12 B-1 bombers from RAF Fairford in Britain back to their home stations, two U.S. officials said. The redeployment followed an investigation into a suspected terrorist plot targeting the base, though authorities said the Iranian threat was not necessarily imminent. Britain arrested several suspects, while Iran denied involvement. U.S. leaders described the relocation as a precaution, emphasizing that American bombers remain capable of operating worldwide.