Trump says US moved bombers from UK base after 'threats'

President Trump confirmed the US relocated about a dozen B-1 bombers from RAF Fairford back to America following intelligence regarding security threats to the base.

Washington DC: President Donald Trump confirmed the United States relocated its bombers from RAF Fairford back to American stations following intelligence regarding security threats to the British base.

The Pentagon confirmed the removal on Sunday, pulling about a dozen B-1 bombers from the airbase and returning them directly to their home stations in America.

Departure details surfaced when Trump spoke to reporters on Monday, acknowledging that a known threat prompted the pullout, though he refused to address claims of an Iranian drone plot.

Washington sources speculated the decision stemmed from concerns over potential sabotage or targeted strikes against the costly aircraft, referencing risks demonstrated by covert drone operations against military airfields.

Although the exact nature of the risk remains undisclosed, White House sources emphasised that military leadership took the threat extremely seriously.