U.S. Rushes to Withdraw Bombers From U.K. Air Base After New Threats
The United States is rapidly withdrawing bombers from a U.S. air base in the United Kingdom after officials cited threats of an Iran-linked plot targeting the installation. The report points to heightened security concerns tied to tensions with Iran.
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