Why did the US rush to withdraw bombers from RAF Fairford? - The Latest

为何美国急于从英国皇家空军费尔福德基地撤走轰炸机?——最新动态

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2026-10-05

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The US withdrew its bombers from RAF Fairford after an investigation into an alleged planned terrorist attack on the base. At least 10 B-1 bombers used by the US military in the Iran conflict flew out of Fairford on Sunday, suggesting US officials were taking the threat seriously. Last week, five men in three vans near the military base were arrested, followed by a sixth British-Iranian national. All were released on bail, drawing criticism from the Pentagon. Lucy Hough speaks to Dan Sabbagh, the Guardian’s defence and security editor – watch on YouTube. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
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  • There seem to be some suggestions that there's some fresh intelligence, perhaps some kind of simple drone attack.

  • The movement of planes is a very good demonstration of how seriously they're taking it.

  • For all the American concern, the British are struggling to find something that appears to match that.

  • From The Guardians today in Focus, this is The Latest with me, Lucy Hoth.

  • The United States has very hastily pulled all its bombers out of RAF Fairford.

  • Dan Sabah, you're a defence and security editor.

  • What's going on here?

  • Because this was a very quick decision that happened overnight.

  • Yes, it seems to have been the US moved out at least 10, but essentially it's moved out its entire squadron of...

  • B-1 Lancer bombers, these were used, have been used as part of the US military campaign against Iran.

  • But I mean, this is Fairford in Gloucestershire.

  • This is a long way from the theater of conflict.