The US withdrew its bombers from RAF Fairford after an investigation into an alleged planned terrorist attack on the base. At least 10 B-1 bombers used by the US military in the Iran conflict flew out of Fairford on Sunday, suggesting US officials were taking the threat seriously.
Arrests near the base
Last week, five men in three vans near the military base were arrested, followed by a sixth British-Iranian national. All were released on bail, drawing criticism from the Pentagon.
Pentagon response
The release of all six men on bail drew criticism from the Pentagon, which viewed the threat as credible. The investigation into the alleged planned terrorist attack continues.
