Potential Iranian Drone Attack Led to Exit of U.S. Aircraft From British Air Base

Potential Iranian Drone Attack Led to Exit of U.S. Aircraft From British Air Base — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/potential-iranian-drone-attack-led-to-exit-of-u-s-aircraft-from-british-air-baseContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. U.S. Evacuates B-1 Bombers From UK Base Over Iran Attack Threathttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/potential-iranian-drone-attack-led-to-exit-of-u-s-aircraft-from-british-air-basehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/potential-iranian-drone-attack-led-to-exit-of-u-s-aircraft-from-british-air-base#u132275Sun, 18 Oct 2026 15:16:47 +0000The United States abruptly withdrew 12 B-1 Air Force bombers from the RAF Fairford air base in southern England over the weekend. U.S. and British officials stated the evacuation was triggered by intelligence regarding a potential drone attack ordered by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. The alleged plot aimed to strike aircraft and kill several hundred American personnel stationed at the facility. The departure was deemed so urgent that some aircraft and flight crews departed while aerial refueling tankers were still being deployed to support the transatlantic flight back to the