Tag: United States Air Force
2 British Men Charged Over RAF Fairford Incident
One man is accused of helping Iranian intelligence in connection with the events at R.A.F. Fairford, a base used by the United States in its war against Iran.
Trump’s Retreat: From the Gulf to Britain, American Forces Pull Back
A war that was intended to demonstrate the reach of American power has now done the opposite. It is a lesson in unintended consequences.
The Problem With Hegseth’s Pentagon
A Special Forces veteran joins the columnist David French to assess Pete Hegseth’s leadership.
Potential Iranian Drone Attack Led to Exit of U.S. Bombers From U.K. Air Base RAF Fairford
According to U.S. and British officials, 12 B-1 Air Force bombers from R.A.F. Fairford air base were withdrawn because of the risk of a drone attack ordered by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
Potential Iranian Drone Attack Led to Exit of U.S. Aircraft from British Air Base
According to U.S. and British officials, 12 B-1 Air Force bombers from R.A.F. Fairford air base were withdrawn because of the risk of a drone attack ordered by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
U.S. Rushes to Withdraw Bombers From U.K. Air Base After New Threats
The withdrawal came with unusual speed, following what U.S. officials said were threats of an Iran-based plot against the installation.
How RAF Fairford in a Quiet Corner of England Became a U.S.-Iran Flashpoint
A mysterious call last Sunday near a military base used by the U.S. set in motion a huge counterterrorism response and days of uncertainty in Britain.
Iran Exposed How Vulnerable Our Bases Are
The Pentagon must revamp how it positions its troops and equipment amid the proliferation of low-cost drones and precision missiles.