The United States withdrew some of its military aircraft from Mildenhall air base in eastern England on Monday amid a threat attributed to Iran, according to reports published by The Wall Street Journal and the Financial Times.
A spokesperson for U.S. European Command (EUCOM) did not officially confirm the withdrawal of the aircraft but said that U.S. authorities “are taking coordinated and tailored measures to ensure the security of U.S. military personnel, American civilians, and the host nation.”
“Aircraft (…) are usually redeployed according to operational requirements.”
The British authorities have not confirmed the relocation of the aircraft either. The Ministry of Defence in London stated: “We do not usually comment on the activities of other countries. Aircraft (…) are generally moved according to operational requirements.”
For his part, a spokesperson for British Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s office stressed that protecting air bases remains a “top priority,” and that security measures are constantly reviewed “to safeguard national security.”
US officials said that the bases at Mildenhall and Lakenheath “remain vigilant.”
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