# US tankers leave Mildenhall for Germany after reported Iran threat

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/us-reportedly-evacuated-aircraft-from-raf-mildenhall-over-iran-threat/
- Published: 2026-11-10T07:42:11+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-10T07:48:03+00:00
- Original publisher: The Guardian (publisher lean: Left)
- Original article: https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/nov/10/us-reportedly-evacuated-aircraft-from-raf-mildenhall-over-iran-threat
- Topics: Americas, Middle East, UK, World

## Key points

- US aircraft reportedly moved from RAF Mildenhall after an Iran threat.
- Two tankers diverted to Germany, with others moved elsewhere.
- Security at Mildenhall and Lakenheath was reportedly raised.

## Summary

New reporting says US aircraft were moved from RAF Mildenhall on Monday after a threat from Iran, weeks after US bombers left RAF Fairford following a suspected Iran-linked security incident. The reported movements raise fresh questions about security at US-linked airbases in Britain, although officials have not confirmed the nature of the threat.

Two refuelling tankers diverted from Mildenhall to Germany, and several more were later moved to Germany and other locations, according to the report. Security at Mildenhall and RAF Lakenheath was reportedly raised to Force Protection Condition Charlie, the second-highest US defence alert level, used when intelligence indicates terrorist action is likely. The Fairford incident led to seven arrests; Iran has denied involvement in a plot against the base.

## Coverage

- [The Guardian: US tankers leave Mildenhall for Germany after reported Iran threat](https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/nov/10/us-reportedly-evacuated-aircraft-from-raf-mildenhall-over-iran-threat)
- [Daily Mail: US 'evacuates aircraft from second RAF base amid Iran threat'](https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-16280447/US-evacuates-aircraft-second-RAF-base-amid-Iran-threat.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490)

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