Watch: What caused the US to remove its bombers in such a hurry?
US bombers were recently removed from a UK airbase following reports of a security threat and the discovery of suspicious vehicles nearby. Officials have declined to comment on specific military operations but maintained that the base remains secure.
Why it matters
The incident highlights heightened security protocols at strategic military installations amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.
US media reported a new threat led to the bombers being removed, which follows a major incident on 27 September when police were alerted to three "suspicious vehicles" near the airbase.
A No 10 spokesperson said he would not comment on "foreign nations' military operations", but said the base was safe.
The BBC's security correspondent Frank Gardner explains what we know about the US's decision to withdraw its bombers from the base.
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