U.S. bombers withdrawn from RAF Fairford amid Iran-Russia terror threat concerns

Trump ordered U.S. bombers moved out of RAF Fairford following terror threats, raising concerns in London that Iran and Russia may use criminal proxies to disrupt Western military operations. British officials have elevated threat levels since the Iran war began, though they maintain the base remains highly secure with low odds of a successful attack. The withdrawal caused confusion due to limited U.S.-UK communication. Former RAF commander Greg Bagwell called the move "very damaging" to perceptions of UK base security.