Fear of Iranian threat: US moves aircraft from UK bases

The United States military relocated several aircraft yesterday from the RAF Mildenhall airbase in the English county of Suffolk, according to reports from Jutarnji list and El País. According to the reports, the move was carried out due to concerns regarding a security threat from Iran. The aircraft relocated from the base include Boeing KC-135 refueling tankers and V-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft.

Reports indicate that some of the aircraft were transferred to bases in Germany and Scotland, while others were relocated to the nearby Lakenheath facility. US officials noted that the move is part of heightened security measures at the bases. Further details regarding the nature of the threat or the timeline for the return of the forces have not yet been released.