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US Aircraft Evacuated From UK Base Following Iran Threat

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The US evacuated several military aircraft from a British air force base following a reported threat from Iran.

Several American aircraft were evacuated from the RAF Mildenhall British air force base on Monday following a reported threat from Iran.
US officials have not clarified whether the threat was immediate or general.
Two American refueling tankers and several other aircraft were relocated to Germany and other locations according to flight-tracking information and officials.
The US Air Force declined to comment on specific movements, stating that aircraft regularly move between bases for operational reasons.
The White House referred questions regarding the evacuation to the Pentagon.
The Pentagon previously withdrew B-1 bombers from RAF Fairford last month due to concerns over an alleged Iran-backed plot.
Iran has warned that any US military attack against it could trigger retaliation extending beyond the Middle East.
The 'Gang of Eight' senior congressional leaders were briefed on Iran-related threats on Monday.