No 10 insists British air bases safe after US aircraft moved from RAF Mildenhall
Downing Street has insisted British air bases are safe and their security is a “top priority” after US aircraft were moved from RAF Mildenhall. Two American refuelling tankers were diverted from the site to Germany on Monday morning while several other tankers were moved to various locations later in the day, the Wall Street Journal reported. The exact nature of the threat is not known and remains under discussion among US officials, according to the newspaper. Asked about any contact with the US about the safety of their planes, the Prime Minister’s official spokesman said: “As you know…
US aircraft were moved from RAF Mildenhall in England on Monday after a reported Iran-related threat. The Mirror reported that two refuelling tankers diverted to Germany, while AOL.com said other tankers were moved to various locations later that day. CBS News also reported the aircraft movement and linked it to an Iran threat. The reports did not establish the threat’s exact nature, and AOL.com said Downing Street described British air bases as safe.
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