US moves refueling tankers from UK base over Iran threat, WSJ reports
According to The Wall Street Journal, the United States has moved aircraft away from RAF Mildenhall in Britain due to threats from Iran. The report states that two aerial refueling tankers were diverted to Germany on Monday, with several others moved to different locations previously. The U.S. Air Force declined to comment directly, stating that aircraft rotations among bases are routine. This move follows the withdrawal of B-1 bombers from RAF Fairford about a month ago, which occurred after intelligence suggested a potential Iran-backed terror plot targeting the facility.