by Emmitt Barry, Worthy News Washington D.C. Bureau Chief
WASHINGTON D.C. / LONDON (Worthy News) – The United States has evacuated military aircraft from a second British air base following intelligence warnings of a possible Iranian attack, raising concerns that Tehran could target American military installations beyond the Middle East, The Wall Street Journal reported Monday.
Several U.S. aerial refueling tankers were relocated from RAF Mildenhall in eastern England on Monday, with two aircraft initially diverted to Germany and others subsequently moved to additional locations. American officials are still assessing whether the Iranian threat is imminent or part of a broader campaign against U.S. forces.
The Pentagon also raised security at RAF Mildenhall and nearby RAF Lakenheath to Force Protection Condition Charlie, the second-highest military security level, indicating intelligence suggests a terrorist attack is likely.
The latest evacuation follows the withdrawal of American B-1 bombers from RAF Fairford in October after British authorities investigated a suspected Iranian-linked operation targeting U.S. aircraft and personnel. Seven individuals were arrested in connection with the earlier security incident, including two suspected of assisting Iranian intelligence. Tehran has denied involvement.
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps previously warned that British military installations used to launch American strikes against Iran would be considered legitimate targets for retaliation.
The developments come as President Donald Trump weighs further military action against Iran while pursuing diplomatic efforts to end the conflict. Senior congressional leaders received classified briefings Monday concerning Iranian threats, underscoring Washington’s concern that the confrontation could extend to American military assets stationed in Europe.
U.S. and British military officials have not publicly confirmed the specific nature of the latest threat.
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