Guardian reports US evacuated aircraft from RAF Mildenhall over Iran threat

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According to the Guardian, the US military evacuated aircraft from RAF Mildenhall in Britain on Monday following threats from Iran. Citing the Wall Street Journal, the report states that two US refuelling tankers diverted to Germany, with several others relocated. Security posture at RAF Mildenhall and RAF Lakenheath was upgraded to FPCON Charlie, the second-highest defensive threat level. This follows a September security incident at RAF Fairford, where individuals were arrested on suspicion of assisting Iranian intelligence. British Prime Minister Andy Burnham stated last month that the activity at Fairford was likely coordinated in Iran, though Tehran’s ambassador to Britain has denied involvement.