US moves Mildenhall refueling tankers after reported Iran-linked threat

The U.S. moved refueling aircraft from RAF Mildenhall in Britain to Germany and other locations after a reported Iran-related threat, though U.S. officials have not determined whether it is imminent or more general. Security was also raised at Mildenhall and nearby RAF Lakenheath, while the U.S. Air Force said aircraft routinely move between bases and declined to discuss the specific activity. The move follows last month’s withdrawal of U.S. B-1 bombers from RAF Fairford amid concerns about a suspected Iran-linked plot; Iran has denied involvement in that earlier threat.