US Withdraws All B-1 Bombers From RAF Fairford After Suspected Bomb Plot

The United States withdrew all B-1 bombers from RAF Fairford in western England following an investigation into an alleged planned terror attack, reported 5 October. British police had arrested five UK nationals nearby on explosives and terrorism suspicion and declared a major incident. Iran denied any link. Investigators continue working while the high-value aircraft are dispersed.