Răspunsul lui Rubio despre retragerea bombardierelor grele B1 de la baza militară cheie pentru atacurile armatei SUA asupra Iranului
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated there is no direct link between the withdrawal of B1 bombers from RAF Fairford and an alleged Iranian plot. The bombers had been involved in recent U.S. operations against Iran. Five British men were arrested near the base, suspected of preparing terrorist acts. Despite the withdrawal, the U.S. maintains confidence in the security of its bases. The Pentagon confirmed the bombers returned to the U.S. amid new threats related to Iran. Analysts suggest this may reduce U.S. air mission capabilities against Iran in the short term, although operations could be shifted to other bases. The situation has strained U.S.-UK relations, with the UK limiting the use of its bases for offensive actions against Iran.