US removes bombers from UK base at centre of mystery incident
The US has removed its B-1 bombers from a British air base one week after five men were arrested nearby on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts, a suspected plot that UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham claimed was likely backed by Iran. The planes had been stationed at RAF Fairford, the preferred European base for US bombers 90 miles (145 km) west of London, which had recently been used for US strikes on Iran.
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