'Wall Street Journal': US Transfers Aircraft from Second British Base Due to Iranian Threat
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The United States transferred aircraft from a British base to Germany following Iranian threats, a security move following the withdrawal of previous bombers.
Translated by Qiyas from الراي — Original source
The Wall Street Journal, citing informed sources, reported that the U.S. military transferred aircraft from a second air base in Britain on Monday following a threat from Iran. This move came weeks after the U.S. withdrew its bombers from RAF Fairford, a Royal Air Force base, due to a security incident suspected to be linked to Tehran.
The Wall Street Journal report noted that two U.S. aerial refueling aircraft using RAF Mildenhall in the UK diverted to Germany early on Monday, while several other refueling aircraft were moved from the base to Germany and other locations later that day.
A spokesperson for the British Ministry of Defense stated, “We do not routinely comment on the activities of other countries. Aircraft and other assets are constantly moving in accordance with operational requirements.”
