The US has evacuated an American aircraft from a Royal Air Force base in the UK after a threat from Iran, according to reports. The nature of the threat is under discussion among US officials, sources familiar with the matter told the Wall Street Journal.
Details of the evacuation
It is not yet clear whether the threat is imminent or more general, but two US refuelling tankers using RAF Mildenhall diverted to Germany on Monday. Several other tankers were moved to Germany and other locations later in the day, according to flight-tracking data and another official.
Official responses
A US Air Force spokesperson did not provide details in a statement that aircraft rotate between installations and operating locations for a variety of reasons. The White House referred questions to the Pentagon.
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