Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:45pm on 10 Nov 2026,Tuesday International
At least 10 US Air Force refuelling aircraft have left RAF Mildenhall in Suffolk, Britain, amid reports of potential Iranian threats. Flight-tracking data verified by the BBC showed the KC-135 tanker aircraft moving to American military bases in Germany and Italy, while one was spotted at Prestwick Airport in Scotland. The Wall Street Journal reported that the departures were linked to an Iranian threat, although the BBC has not independently verified the claim. The move follows the earlier withdrawal of US bombers from RAF Fairford after a suspected Iran-linked security incident. British and US officials declined to disclose operational details. (PC: BBC)
