US Relocates Aircraft from UK Air Base Following Reported Iran Threat
(MENAFN) The United States moved several of its aircraft away from RAF Mildenhall in Britain on Monday following a reported threat from Iran, according to media reports.
US officials have not disclosed whether the warning involved an immediate danger or a broader security concern.
Flight-tracking data and information from officials familiar with the matter indicated that two American aerial refueling tankers were initially redirected to Germany. Additional aircraft were subsequently transferred to Germany and other locations.
The US Air Force declined to discuss the specific aircraft movements, stating only that its planes routinely operate from different bases as part of normal military activities.
The White House referred inquiries about the matter to the Pentagon.
The latest relocation follows a similar move last month, when the Pentagon removed B-1 bombers from RAF Fairford amid concerns about an alleged Iran-backed plan to target American pilots and aircraft using drones and other methods.
Iran has warned that any US military strike against its territory could prompt retaliation extending beyond the Middle East.
Separately, senior congressional leaders overseeing political and intelligence affairs, collectively known as the “Gang of Eight,” received a briefing on Iran-related threats on Monday.
US officials have not disclosed whether the warning involved an immediate danger or a broader security concern.
Flight-tracking data and information from officials familiar with the matter indicated that two American aerial refueling tankers were initially redirected to Germany. Additional aircraft were subsequently transferred to Germany and other locations.
The US Air Force declined to discuss the specific aircraft movements, stating only that its planes routinely operate from different bases as part of normal military activities.
The White House referred inquiries about the matter to the Pentagon.
The latest relocation follows a similar move last month, when the Pentagon removed B-1 bombers from RAF Fairford amid concerns about an alleged Iran-backed plan to target American pilots and aircraft using drones and other methods.
Iran has warned that any US military strike against its territory could prompt retaliation extending beyond the Middle East.
Separately, senior congressional leaders overseeing political and intelligence affairs, collectively known as the “Gang of Eight,” received a briefing on Iran-related threats on Monday.
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