U.S. military aircraft have departed from a second UK air base, with no confirmation yet whether this is a withdrawal due to Iranian threat concerns, as in previous cases.
On 10 Nov 2026 GMT+7, foreign news agencies reported that more than 12 U.S. Air Force planes left RAF Mildenhall in Suffolk, England. This is the second UK air base from which the U.S. has withdrawn military aircraft, following RAF Fairford.
Flight tracking website Flightradar24 indicated that on Monday, ten KC-135 Stratotanker refueling aircraft and three Osprey aircraft departed from RAF Mildenhall.
These aircraft dispersed to U.S. bases in various countries, including Spangdahlem and Ramstein in Germany, Morón in Spain, and Prestwick in Scotland.
The Wall Street Journal reported that the withdrawal was prompted by increased threats from Iran; however, the BBC noted that this information has not been officially confirmed.
A spokesperson for the UK Prime Minister's Office emphasized the high security of their bases and stated that security remains a top priority. Meanwhile, the UK Ministry of Defence said the aircraft movements were routine operational rotations.
The U.S. Air Force explained that the aircraft rotations to different locations are for training and missions but declined to provide further details, citing operational security reasons.
The U.S. began withdrawing aircraft from UK bases following the September discovery of three suspicious vans parked near RAF Fairford, which led to an emergency declaration. Gasoline was found in the vehicles, but no explosives were detected.
UK counterterrorism police confirmed the arrest of seven men and charged an additional person under the 2023 National Security Act. Several UK officials linked the incident to a disruption plot related to Iran, though Tehran denies any involvement.
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Source:BBC