US reportedly evacuates aircraft from RAF Mildenhall over Iran threat

Aircraft moved from Mildenhall

The US military has reportedly evacuated aircraft from RAF Mildenhall following a threat linked to Iran. The nature of the concern was still being discussed among US officials, according to the report.

A US official familiar with the matter said security threat levels had been raised at RAF Mildenhall and RAF Lakenheath. A woman speaking to Sky News said she could not discuss live operations, but said base security was continually reviewed and firm, quick action was taken when needed.

No specific ground threat reported

It is understood that no specific threat against RAF Mildenhall had been identified on the ground. No arrests have been made, suggesting the US concern was more general.

The report did not specify when aircraft were moved or how many were involved. The precise nature of the threat remained unclear.

Earlier action at RAF Fairford

The reported move follows the US withdrawal of bombers from RAF Fairford in September. That decision came after a suspected Iran-linked security incident. Five men were arrested outside the Gloucestershire airbase in September over a suspected plot to attack it. Last month, Andy Burnham said the activity at RAF Fairford was likely coordinated in Iran.