US Evacuates Bombers From UK Amid Iran-Backed Attack Fears
Translated & summarized from Behadrei Haredim by baba
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- US bombers were urgently moved from the UK due to an Iran-backed attack threat.
- Intelligence suggested a plot against RAF Fairford, prompting the rapid evacuation.
- Recent arrests in the UK and warnings from Israel preceded the bomber relocation.
- Iran has denied involvement in any plot against the base.
- Israel also warned Germany about increased risk to US bases there.
This evacuation is considered highly unusual for a nation at peace, and was executed so swiftly that some aircraft and their crews departed while aerial refueling tankers were still being scrambled to support their flights. At least three of the bombers landed back at their home base in South Dakota on Sunday. U.S. European Command confirmed the bombers' return to U.S. bases but declined to comment on the intelligence warnings.
military in its operations against Iran. British police had arrested five men traveling near the base, though they were released on bail after no explosives were found in their vehicles. An investigation continued, leading to the arrest of a dual British-Iranian citizen on Thursday on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts. British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak stated his government believes Iran had a role in planning these events.
U.S., British, German, and Israeli sources assess that the operation is linked to Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps or a separate military command in Tehran, though Iran has denied the accusations. military commanders received warnings from Western intelligence agencies as early as September that Fairford was marked as a potential target. This intelligence picture was compiled through intercepted communications, informants, and other means.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that Israeli intelligence had also warned the British about a looming Iran-sponsored attack, with assessments suggesting the possible use of drones. A senior U.S. official added that Israel had also alerted Germany that U.S. military bases on its territory were at increased risk.
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