US military aircraft leave second UK base, report says
Multiple US Air Force aircraft have departed from RAF Mildenhall in the UK following reports of security threats linked to Iran. While the Wall Street Journal cited security concerns, the UK government maintains that its airbases remain secure.
Why it matters
The movement of military assets highlights heightened geopolitical tensions and the strategic importance of UK-based US military infrastructure.
Image source, PA Media Image caption, Military personnel are shown loading a US Air Force plane at RAF Mildenhall on Tuesday afternoon
More than 12 US Air Force aircraft have left a second airbase in Britain weeks after the US withdrew its bombers from RAF Fairford over a suspected Iran-linked security incident.
The latest planes to leave, two Boeing Stratotanker KC-135 refuelling aircraft, flew from RAF Mildenhall in Suffolk on Tuesday afternoon, with one apparently headed towards Germany and another seen landing at Prestwick Airport near Glasgow.
The Wall Street Journal reported that this week's departures have been in response to a further threat from Iran but the BBC has not independently verified that claim.
Downing Street has insisted British airbases are safe and that their security is a "top priority".
Image caption, US military aircraft were pictured at Prestwick Airport, near Glasgow
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