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Another RAF base reportedly evacuated by US forces after Iran threat
Published 08:43 10 Nov 2026 GMT
Updated 08:43 10 Nov 2026 GMT
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Second airbase incident puts UK military security on alert
US military aircraft were moved out of another British airbase on Monday following a reported threat from Iran, raising fresh security concerns after a similar incident at RAF Fairford.
Several US refuelling tankers were relocated from RAF Mildenhall, with two aircraft diverted to Germany early in the morning.
More tankers were later transferred to Germany and other locations, according to reports.
The latest relocation follows a security incident at RAF Fairford in September, when five British men were arrested outside the base in southwest England.
The US subsequently withdrew its B-1 bombers from the airbase on security grounds.
The exact nature of the threat involving RAF Mildenhall has not yet been established publicly. The Journal reported that US officials were still discussing the details.
A spokesperson for the British Ministry of Defence declined to comment on the specific movements, saying: “We do not routinely comment on the activity of other nations. Aircraft and other assets move regularly according to operational requirements.”
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