US removes bombers from UK air base as security concerns reignite
The United States removed the bombers that were stationed at an air base in the United Kingdom on Sunday after security concerns were reignited following an initial suspected terrorist plot, according to a U.S. official.
TL;DR
- U.S. Air Force bombers were removed from the Royal Air Force Fairford Base in the UK on Sunday.
- The removal followed the arrest of five British nationals on suspicion of planning a terrorist attack near the base.
- British Prime Minister Andy Burnham indicated Iran may have been involved in the incident.
- All bombers have returned to their stations in the U.S.
- A sixth man, a U.K.-Iranian dual citizen, was arrested later in connection with the incident.
- President Donald Trump stated he has a decision to make regarding Iran.