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Defence
US Moves B‑1 Bombers From RAF Fairford Amid Threats, Trump Says
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🗓 06 Oct 2026, 03:49 AM
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The United States has relocated all its B‑1 bombers from RAF Fairford in the UK after receiving threats, President Donald Trump announced. The airbase, used for launching strikes on Tehran, was deemed unsafe by Washington.
The United States has moved all of its B‑1 bombers from RAF Fairford in the United Kingdom after receiving threats, President Donald Trump said on Thursday. The airbase, which has been used to launch strikes on Tehran, was considered unsafe by Washington following the threats. The British government has insisted that the site remains secure and operational. Trump’s statement underscores the heightened tensions and the U.S. willingness to adjust its strategic posture in response to perceived risks.