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Reuters. (2026, November 10). US moves aircraft from second UK base over ‘threat from Iran’. Al Jazeera. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/11/10/us-moves-aircraft-from-second-uk-base-over-threat-from-iran?traffic_source=rss
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On November 9, 2026, the U.S. evacuated American aircraft from RAF Mildenhall in the UK following a security threat from Iran, according to reports by The Wall Street Journal and other sources. Two refueling tankers were diverted to Germany, while others were moved to various locations; this evacuation follows a similar incident at RAF Fairford earlier that led to the withdrawal of US bombers after five British men were arrested outside the base. The exact nature of the threat remains under discussion among U.S. officials, who have upgraded security measures at RAF Mildenhall and RAF Lakenheath to Force Protection Condition (FPCON) Charlie, indicating a likely terrorist action. This development comes amid heightened tensions between the US and Iran, with President Donald Trump stating that while military operations in the conflict are "effectively over," further actions against Tehran remain possible.
It came at a time of heightened concern about the wider security implications of the US-Israel war on Iran.
