US pulls all bombers from UK base after new threat
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The United States has moved long-range bombers back to their American home stations after an unspecified new threat, according to a US official, days after the British government arrested a number of individuals in connection with an alleged Iranian plot to target the UK airbase where the planes had been stationed. The source familiar called the latest threat a “real world incident.” It is unusual that the US military would move the bombers back to their home stations instead of deploying them to another base in the region, the official said. CNN’s Matthew Chance reports from London. Also, CNN military analyst Cedric Leighton and CNN national security analyst Alex Plitsas break down the impact on US military readiness as the conflict with Iran remains unresolved. 0:00 CNN chief global affairs correspondent on US suddenly pulling its bombers from UK base 3:06 Retired US Air Force colonel reacts 6:15 Security analyst explains why the US military’s move is unusual Watch 24/7 live news with CNN Headlines: https://bit.ly/4eIvlTr #Military #IranWar #News
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