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strikeOct 5, 2026

US pulls bombers from UK – What does it mean for Iran war?

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The U.S. has for decades used RAF Fairford, in southwestern England, as a nexus point for its global military operations.

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  • Ellie CookBy Ellie Cook

    The U.S. has for decades used RAF Fairford, in southwestern England, as a nexus point for its global military operations.

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