US insists RAF Fairford bomber withdrawal not linked to security alert
US officials said the aircraft were moved after more specific threat details emerged, while six men were arrested in the investigation.
- U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the withdrawal of American B-1 bombers from RAF Fairford was not directly linked to a suspected Iranian plot near the base.
- British police arrested six suspects near RAF Fairford after finding fuel containers, but no explosives; all were later released on bail.
- Iran denied involvement in the suspected plot.
- A NATO official said the bomber withdrawal would not affect the alliance’s defensive readiness.
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Rubio, asked about US bombers leaving UK, says no direct link with suspected plot
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Monday there was no direct link between the sudden removal of his country’s bombers from a British airbase and a suspected Iranian plot at the site last week. The planes had been stationed at RAF Fairford, the preferred European base for US bombers, and had recently been […]
The withdrawal of American bombers from the Farford base in Britain is linked to planned rotation, said US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. "The Ministry of War is constantly transferring resources to where they are needed. There is also regular rotation," said Rubio, commenting on reports of the redeployment of 12 bombers, transmitting RIA News. According to him, the situation has attracted public attention only because of an incident involving …
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington remains confident in the security of all US bases. His comments came after five men were arrested near Britain's Fairford Air Base on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts, Reuters reported, quoted by BTA. Asked about the US decision to withdraw its B-1 bombers from the British base, Rubio said the Department of Defense is constantly redeploying resources to where they are needed. The Secretary …
Rubio Shrugs Off Concerns Over U.S. Bomber Movements Out Of British Air Base
Secretary of State Marco Rubio pushed back against suggestions that the recent departure of American B-1 bombers from RAF Fairford in the United Kingdom was triggered by recent security threats, calling the redeployment standard military procedure. Speaking to reporters, Rubio was questioned about the removal of the aircraft following an incident at the base the […] Rubio Shrugs Off Concerns Over U.S. Bomber Movements Out Of British Air Base
Removal Of US Bombers From RAF Fairford Not Directly Connected To Arrests, Says Rubio
“The Department of War is constantly reallocating resources where they need to be. There are regular rotations that happen as well,” said Marco Rubio. “We’ve documented what happened last week. I wouldn’t directly tie that to the move that was made.” The secretary of state said “new planes coming in, old planes going out” was […]
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