US Military Aircraft Evacuated from UK Bases Amid Iran Threats

• •US military aircraft were evacuated from RAF Mildenhall due to threats from Iran.
• •The security level at RAF Mildenhall and RAF Lakenheath was raised to FPCON Charlie.
• •This evacuation follows a similar incident involving the withdrawal of B-1 bombers from RAF Fairford.

The US military evacuated aircraft from RAF Mildenhall in the UK on November 9, 2026, following reported threats from Iran. Flight tracking data indicated that at least 10 KC-135 Stratotanker refueling planes and three V-22 Ospreys were relocated to bases in Germany, Spain, and Scotland. This action comes weeks after the US withdrew its B-1 bombers from RAF Fairford due to a suspected Iran-linked security incident, which involved arrests of individuals suspected of plotting against the base. The security posture at both RAF Mildenhall and RAF Lakenheath was raised to FPCON Charlie, indicating a heightened threat level. The exact nature of the threat remains under discussion among US officials, and the UK Ministry of Defence has stated that they do not routinely comment on the activities of other nations. Prime Minister Andy Burnham has indicated that the incidents are likely coordinated by Iran, which has denied involvement.