Wednesday, November 11, 2026 -The United States military has evacuated several aircraft from a second British airbase following a reported threat linked to Iran, raising fresh security concerns amid heightened tensions between Washington and Tehran.
The aircraft were moved from RAF Mildenhall in Suffolk,
eastern England, on Monday, November 9, according to a report by The Wall
Street Journal, which cited people familiar with the matter.
Flight-tracking data showed that nine Boeing KC-135
refuelling tankers and three Osprey aircraft left the base.
Most of the tankers were reportedly relocated to military
bases in Germany and Spain, while one was moved to RAF Prestwick in Scotland.
The three Ospreys were transferred to RAF Lakenheath, also in Suffolk.
The precise nature of the reported Iranian threat remains
unclear, with US officials reportedly still assessing whether it was an
immediate danger or a more general security warning.
The development comes as security at both RAF Mildenhall and
RAF Lakenheath has reportedly been raised to Force Protection Condition (FPCON)
Charlie, the second-highest defensive alert level in the US Department of
Defense's security system.
The alert level is activated when intelligence suggests that
a terrorist attack or other hostile action is likely.
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