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Iran Threat Prompts US To Move Aircraft From British Military Base

Washington also raised security levels at RAF Mildenhall and RAF Lakenheath to Force Protection Condition (FPCON) Charlie

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The United States moved several military aircraft from Britain's RAF Mildenhall base on Monday following a reported threat from Iran, according to The Wall Street Journal (WSJ).

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Two US refuelling aircraft were diverted to Germany on Monday morning, while additional planes were relocated to Germany and other locations later in the day, the report said. The exact nature of the threat remains unclear.

Washington also raised security levels at RAF Mildenhall and RAF Lakenheath to Force Protection Condition (FPCON) Charlie, the second-highest threat level in the Pentagon's security system. It indicates that terrorist activity or a targeted attack is considered likely.

The developments follow an Iran-linked security incident at RAF Fairford in September. Five men were arrested near the base, which had hosted US B-1 bombers involved in strikes against Iran.

British prosecutors subsequently charged two British nationals under the National Security Act over suspected assistance to Iran.

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