US pulls B-1 bombers from UK Fairford base after attempted sabotage
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- The United States withdrew all B-1 bombers that had been deployed at Fairford airbase in Britain after an attempted terror attack on 27 September, and announced the move on 4 October, relocating the aircraft to U.S. bases.
- British police arrested five men near Fairford on 27 September on suspicion of preparing sabotage, released them on bail, and later detained a 25‑year‑old man with dual British‑Iranian citizenship for alleged involvement; President Donald Trump criticised the bail release, while Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said there were significant indications of Iranian involvement.
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