Trump says US B‑1 bombers withdrawn from UK over possible Iran‑linked threat
President Trump stated that the United States moved its B‑1 bombers from RAF Fairford back to U.S. bases because of a terrorism threat that could be linked to Iran, and the Pentagon confirmed the aircraft have all returned.
Reason for relocation
Trump said the B‑1 bombers were withdrawn from the United Kingdom due to a terrorism threat that could be linked to Iran.
He added that the move was intended to protect the aircraft’s safety rather than to confront the threat and that it would not represent a large cost to the United States.
Pentagon confirmation
The Pentagon confirmed that all U.S. bombers stationed at RAF Fairford have returned to U.S. bases.