# US pulls aircraft from second British base over threat from Iran: report

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/us-pulls-aircraft-from-second-british-base-over-threat-from-iran-report/
- Published: 2026-11-10T11:53:02+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-10T12:34:12+00:00
- Original publisher: New York Post (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://nypost.com/2026/11/10/us-news/us-pulls-aircraft-from-second-british-base-over-threat-from-iran-report/
- Topics: Americas, Europe, Middle East, UK, World

## Key points

- US aircraft were moved from RAF Mildenhall after an Iran-related threat.
- Two tankers were diverted to Germany; others left the base later.
- The move follows a similar withdrawal of 12 bombers from RAF Fairford in October.

## Summary

The US military moved aircraft away from RAF Mildenhall after a threat from Iran, according to a report, marking the second such withdrawal from a British base in as many months. The move highlights continuing concern about threats to US personnel and interests, while President Donald Trump said renewed strikes on Iran did not appear necessary amid negotiations.

Two refuelling tankers bound for Mildenhall were diverted to Germany on Monday, and other tankers were moved from the base later that day. In October, 12 B-1 bombers were removed from RAF Fairford after an alleged Iranian drone plot came to light; that base had also been the target of an alleged van-bomb plot, for which five people were arrested. US intelligence chief Jay Clayton had warned that Iranian efforts to target US personnel had advanced, while Secretary of State Marco Rubio said people had been moved away from threats.

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