US withdraws long-range bombers from UK due to threat
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Donald Trump, US Air Force
RAF Fairford, UK
October 5, 2026
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President Trump confirmed the withdrawal of long-range bombers from the UK. The move was in response to a threat linked to Iran. The bombers were redeployed to their home bases in the United States.
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