Iran-linked threat prompts US aircraft move from British base, officials say
According to Ynet citing the Associated Press, the U.S. Air Force moved aircraft from RAF Mildenhall in eastern England as a precautionary measure. The Wall Street Journal reported the threat was connected to Iran, though U.S. officials did not publicly confirm the nature of the threat. The base raised its force protection level to FPCON Charlie, the second-highest alert level. A U.S. official described the move as a proactive step to protect military personnel. This comes less than two months after individuals were arrested in Britain over a suspected Iran-linked terror plot near RAF Fairford. The British Ministry of Defense stated it is in constant contact with U.S. authorities to assess threats.