US ‘evacuates aircraft from second RAF base after threat from Iran’

Next THE US has evacuated its aircraft from an RAF base that is used by American presidents landing in the UK after a “threat from Iran”. Two American refuelling tankers stationed at RAF Mildenhall in Suffolk have been diverted to Germany this morning. 4 President Donald Trump seen at RAF Mildenhall in Suffolk in July Source: AP 4 RAF Mildenhall is mostly used by the US air force and has the only permanent US air refuelling wing in Europe Source: Reuters Advertisement Other aircraft stationed there have also reportedly been relocated.

The Wall Street Journal reports that the move follows a “threat from Iran”. Sign up for The Sun newsletter Thank you! Email address Please provide a valid email. Your info will be used in accordance with our Privacy Policy You'll now receive top stories, breaking news, and more, straight to your email. It’s unclear what the specific threat was. RAF Mildenhall is mostly used by the US air force and has the only permanent US air refuelling wing in Europe.

Read more IRAN CYBER PLOT Supermarket fridge hacks 'orchestrated by IRAN' as arrest warrants issued VISA 'FLAW' Tory MPs bid to close loophole that lets sanctioned firms sponsor worker visas The base is used by American presidents and other officials landing in the UK. A Ministry of Defence spokesman said: “We do not routinely comment on ‌the activity of other nations. ⁠Aircraft and other assets move regularly according to operational requirements.”

It comes after Trump withdrew US bombers from RAF Fairford over a suspected terror plot – feared to be linked to Iran. Five men were arrested over an alleged plot at the heavily guarded base, used as a launchpad for US strikes on Iran . Advertisement Most read in The Sun 'ASSAULT' HORROR Woman in her 70s ‘sexually assaulted’ in alleyway - as cops release e-fit CRUCIAL FIND Cockpit recorder that could reveal doomed Learjet’s final moments recovered 'ENORMOUS VOID' Dad, 53, & man with 'heart of gold' die in crash as 2 others injured GUNNED DOWN TV anchor ‘shot dead at home’ after posting final video - as husband arrested Mohmed Abdulkarim, 24, and Nouman Essghir, 24, were charged under the National Security Act 2023.

Abdulkarim, from London, was charged with assisting a foreign intelligence service – allegedly Iran. 4 Cops launched an investigation into a suspected terror plot at RAF Fairford Source: Doug Seeburg 4 Five men were previously arrested over an alleged plot at RAF Fairford In the days after the arrests, The Pentagon said that every American bomber – including at least 10 B-1 bombers – deployed to Fairford had returned to the US. Advertisement It said: “While operational security precluded us from confirming the movement of our assets and forces in real-time, we can acknowledge now that all U.S. bombers that were deployed to RAF Fairford have redeployed to their home stations in the United States.”

Two officials told the New York Times that the hasty withdrawal followed “new threats” about a potential Iran-backed plot concerning the base. Prime Minister Andy Burnham said there were “strong indications” Iran played a role in the incident. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned that the suspected terrorist plot “clearly involves the hand of a foreign actor”. Tehran has “categorically” denied any involvement. Advertisement RAF Fairford has played a key role in American military operations, with the US Air Force using the Gloucestershire base to launch bomber strikes against Iran.

It comes after French officials claimed Iranian hackers are behind that devastating cyber attacks that heated up fridges and freezers in hundreds of supermarkets. Millions of euros worth of food was estimated to have been destroyed after coolers were remotely turned up to as much as 80C. No one initially claimed responsibility – but officials in France are now pointing the blame at Tehran. On Monday, Trump said the US was “seeing positive momentum toward an end” to the conflict with Iran.

Advertisement He wrote on Truth Social: “I had an excellent conversation with Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, the Prime Minister of Qatar, wherein much was discussed with respect to the Islamic Republic of Iran. “Most importantly, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, and others, would prefer the status quo, in other words, a continuation of the Greatest Naval Blockade in History, and the new Operation Iron Gate — Therefore, Land and Sea.

“All have agreed that Iran cannot have a Nuclear Weapon — That is non-negotiable! “Should there be any change with respect to developments in the Middle East, the United States of America is “locked and loaded” and ready to go. RECOMMENDED STORIES “At this point, however, that seems to be quite unlikely. Israel, and the entire Middle East, are protected from Iranian danger and threats. Advertisement “We are seeing positive momentum toward an end to this Conflict, and will ensure that America’s interests are at all times protected.

At the conclusion of this Military Engagement, the American People, and the World, will be far safer and more secure.”