The U.S. has withdrawn military aircraft from a base in the United Kingdom due to an Iranian threat, according to a report in The Wall Street Journal.
The report states that U.S. officials are assessing whether the threat directed at the RAF (Royal Air Force) Mildenhall is “general in nature” or more specific.
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According to the publication, two refueling aircraft were moved to Germany on Monday morning, while other refueling aircraft and other aircraft were deployed to Germany and other bases during the same day. The report cites flight tracking data as well as officials.
There has been no comment from the U.S. side, beyond a statement from the Air Force that aircraft are moved between different locations for various reasons.
Last month, the U.S. Air Force withdrew its bombers that were stationed at the RAF base in Fairford, England, following an investigation into an alleged plot to carry out a terrorist attack on that base, which had been used in operations against Iran.
British officials report that proxies linked to Iran are behind a series of arson attacks and other attacks in Britain and other countries —many of which targeted the Jewish community and were intended to instill fear. They have even warned that Tehran may broaden the scope of its targets in the United Kingdom if the conflicts in the Middle East continue.
Earlier, U.S. President Donald Trump stated that Iran is “negotiating very politely” with American negotiators and that there is “good chances” of finding a solution to end the conflict between the two countries, adding that the war is “essentially over.”
Source: skai.gr
