US moves Mildenhall refueling tankers after reported Iran-linked threat

The U.S. reportedly moved refueling aircraft from RAF Mildenhall in Britain to Germany and other locations after intelligence raised concerns about a possible Iranian threat, whose nature officials have not publicly detailed. Security at Mildenhall and nearby RAF Lakenheath was reportedly raised to Force Protection Condition Charlie, indicating heightened concern about a likely attack. The U.S. Air Force said aircraft routinely move between bases and declined to discuss the specific activity. The move follows the earlier withdrawal of U.S. B-1 bombers from RAF Fairford amid concerns about a suspected Iran-linked plot, which Iran denied involvement in. The deployments come as President Donald Trump has described the war with Iran as effectively over, while U.S. officials continue to assess security risks and maintain military precautions.