US evacuates aircraft from British military base after threat from Iran

The United States evacuated American military aircraft from a base in England after a credible threat related to Iran, according to a person familiar with the intelligence that prompted the move. The specific nature of the threat to RAF Mildenhall was not disclosed.

The relocation involved several aircraft, with CNN noting that 10 US refueling planes were moved from RAF Mildenhall. Some aircraft were diverted to bases in Germany, Spain, and Scotland, as part of the operational adjustments.

US officials described the action as a temporary relocation tied to the assessed threat, and said that the movement was conducted to protect assets. A spokesperson emphasized that aircraft and other assets move regularly according to operational requirements.

British authorities and the UK government indicated continuing coordination with the United States on threat assessment and security measures, highlighting ongoing communication and shared access to intelligence.

The report notes that this follows a separate Iran-linked threat last month targeting RAF Fairford, where US B-1 bombers had been withdrawn for security reasons after arrests related to the incident. No injuries or specific outcomes were reported in connection with the Mildenhall relocation.