US Pulls All B-1 Bombers From UK Base After Foiled Terror Plot The United States has withdrawn about a dozen B-1 bombers from RAF Fairford in England after six people were arrested over a suspected Iran-linked plot targeting the base. The United States has withdrawn its entire fleet of B-1 strategic bombers from RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire, England, following a suspected terror plot against the base. B-1 Bombers Withdraw From RAF FairfordAbout a dozen B-1 bombers were stationed at the airfield, which serves as the only European forward operating location for American heavy bombers. A Pentagon spokesman confirmed on Sunday that all US bombers deployed to RAF Fairford had redeployed to their home stations in the United States.While operational security precluded us from confirming the movement of our assets and forces in real-time, we can acknowledge now that all US bombers that were deployed to RAF Fairford have redeployed to their home stations in the United States, the spokesman said. Despite the relocation, the Pentagon emphasized that the bomber fleet remains fully prepared to launch long-range strike missions directly from the continental United States.The Airmen that operate America's bomber force, including B-1s, B-2s, and B-52s, remain ready to deliver precision global strike capabilities, including through operations that launch and recover from the continental United States, anywhere, anytime, an official said. The base had been a primary staging hub for US bomber strikes during the war with Iran, which began in February. Britain had authorised Washington to use the Gloucestershire base for those operations.Suspicious Fuel Vehicles Near BaseLast Sunday, five men travelled to Fairford in three white vans. British police said no explosives were found in the vehicles, although they contained quantities of fuel. Officials said three suspicious vehicles containing fuel accelerants were found near the base, and that no improvised explosive devices were found, though a quantity of petrol was recovered. A sixth man, a dual British-Iranian citizen, was arrested several days later on suspicion of involvement in planning a terrorist act.In total, six people were arrested in connection with the incident, including five British nationals in their early 20s. All suspects have been released on bail, and police said the investigation remains ongoing.I understand why this development will have come as a surprise to many, but I'd like to reiterate that it was an investigative decision, and one which is grounded in experience and careful consideration of policing powers, officials said, referring to the release of the five British nationals. Britain has strong indications that Iran was involved in the suspected plot targeting the base, Prime Minister Andy Burnham said subsequently.Iran Responds To Plot AllegationsTehran said accusations linking Iran to the alleged plan were baseless and summoned the British ambassador in Tehran over the issue. US President Donald Trump said those involved in the plot had planned big damage, while US Secretary of State Marco Rubio also pointed to the hands of a foreign actor. Trump also told reporters that the incident may have been connected to Iran. Rubio later said the suspected plot clearly involves the hands of a foreign actor.UK counter-terrorism police have charged a man with planning acts of terrorism, including against UK Reform leader Nigel Farage, in a related development reported by Fox News. The charge comes as authorities continue to investigate the wider threat to US military installations. Experts have warned that the foiled terror plot at the bomber base signals a wider threat to US military installations, and that Iran could move the shadow war in a dangerous direction.The base remains a key European hub for US bomber operations, even as the aircraft have been returned to their home stations.