United States military moves aircraft from second airbase in Britain

Several United States military aircraft have left a second airbase in Britain, the BBC reported, citing a report by the Wall Street Journal. The relocation occurred on Monday following a threat from Iran, according to United States officials cited in the newspaper report. [1]

Two United States refuelling tankers operating out of RAF Mildenhall in Suffolk diverted to Germany on Monday. The Wall Street Journal reported that several other tankers stationed at the base were subsequently moved to Germany and other locations later the same day. [1]

A spokesperson for the Ministry of Defence told the BBC that the government does not routinely comment on the activity of other nations. The spokesperson added that aircraft and other military assets move regularly according to operational requirements. [1]

The departures follow an earlier incident in September when the United States withdrew its bombers from RAF Fairford. As FTMQ News reported earlier, United States President Donald Trump said those military aircraft were removed due to security threats, following the arrest of five men near the base under the Terrorism Act and Explosives Act. [1][2][3]