Iran Drone Threat Prompts U.S. B-1 Bomber Withdrawal

Iran Drone Threat Prompts U.S. B-1 Bomber Withdrawal

WASHINGTON, DC – October 6, 2026 (STL.News) The United States removed all 12 B-1B Lancer bombers deployed at RAF Fairford in Britain because of concerns about a suspected plot involving Iran to launch a complex drone attack against the base, according to two U.S. officials cited by Reuters. The officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity because of the matter’s sensitivity, said concerns about the suspected attack prompted the United States to remove the aircraft from RAF Fairford, the principal European operating location for American bombers. Iran has denied involvement in any alleged plot against the base. The

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