Skip to contentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleWant to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Membership today.Join todayAlready a member? Log inSam HallMonday 05 October 2026 07:33 BSTIsrael warned UK over ‘Iranian attack’ ahead of RAF Fairford incident, Netanyahu claimsAll US Air Force B-1 bombers stationed at RAF Fairford have been withdrawn to the United States following a suspected terrorist threat.A sixth suspect, a dual UK-Iranian national, was arrested for preparing acts of terrorism after five other British citizens were released on bail.Counter-terrorism officers found petrol but no explosive devices in three suspicious vans spotted near the Gloucestershire airbase.Andy Burnham stated there were strong indications of Iranian involvement, while Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed Israel shared intelligence on the plot.US President Donald Trump voiced disappointment over British authorities releasing five of the detained men on bail.In fullUS withdraws bombers from RAF Fairford after suspected terror plotMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in