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US pulls all bombers from RAF Fairford air base threatened by alleged Iranian plot

Until recently, 12 B-1B Lancer bombers had been stationed at Fairford, and were also used by the United States during strikes on Iran.

A USAF B-1 bomber takes off at RAF Fairford airbase, used by United States Air Force (USAF) personnel, amid the U.S.–Israeli conflict with Iran, in Fairford, Gloucestershire, Britain, March 17, 2026.
Flydubai passengers react and check after realising there is commotion in the cockpit Sunday, 4th October 2026

The flydubai attack was a failure before it was a plot - analysis

Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) in Exercise Rim of the Pacific 2026, July 7, 2026.

US to send additional forces to Israel for potential escalation as both countries elections near

Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam Friday, 2nd October 2026

Attacks on oil infrastructure endangering marine life in Persian Gulf, research finds


Netanyahu says Israel warned Britain about Iranian terror plot before RAF airbase incident

Netanyahu also discussed the recent attempted hijacking of a flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv, praising the heroism of Yaniv Hayoun in "preventing another 9/11."

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issues a public statement following the suspected attempted flydubai plane hijacking on September 30, 2026.

Rubio orders Iran UNGA delegation to leave United States following stalled negotiations - report

The delegation included Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, Rubio's Iranian counterpart, who had been involved in indirect negotiations with the United States during his stay in New York.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio waves as he boards a US Air Force C-17 Globemaster III transport aircraft after his visit to the Middle East to discuss the interim deal between the US and Iran with Arab Gulf allies, in Manama on June 25, 2026.

US deploys third aircraft carrier to Middle East, as Saudis give Yemen $60 million to fight Houthis

IRGC says it killed 'six terrorists' caught with explosives in Iran • Herzog condemns settler violence • Shin Bet heads to Dubai after hijacking attempt

The USS Theodore Roosevelt from the bay doors of a V-22 Osprey after taking off during a Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) military exercise in waters south of the Hawaiian Islands, U.S., July 13, 2026.

Joy mixed with fear as US forces leave Iraq amid potential security vacuum

Some Iraqi security officials say the US pullout also risks giving new life to ISIS fighters, who, despite the defeat of their self-proclaimed caliphate nearly a decade ago, retain a cell network.

A member of the Iraqi security forces, flashes the victory sign during a military parade marking the withdrawal of the US-led coalition from Iraq, in Baghdad on September 30, 2026.

UK has 'strong indications' Iran was involved in RAF airbase bombing plot, Burnham says

Until Burnham's remarks, Britain had not linked the incident to Iran, though counter-terrorism police have said their investigation included the possibility of foreign state involvement.

Armed police officers stand guard on a road outside the perimeter of the RAF Fairford airbase, after police declared a major incident at the base after several men were arrested on suspicion of offences under the Explosives Act, in Fairford, Gloucestershire, Britain, September 28, 2026.

Trump senior adviser tells 'Post' that 'Iran will be resolved imminently' - interview

In an interview with the Post, Trump aide Sebastian Gorka said that the president will not dilute his demands in any version of a potential Iran deal.

Sebastian Gorka, Deputy Assistant to U.S. President Donald Trump, walks to an interview outside the White House in Washington.

Iran’s protests expose the widening chasm between the regime and its people - opinion

Iran’s protests reveal a deepening divide between the Iranian people and a regime facing growing demands for political change.

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian addresses the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) at UN headquarters in New York City, US, September 23, 2026

The flydubai hijacking exposed a flaw in Gulf security. Here's how the GCC can counter it - opinion

Modern security in the Gulf can no longer be defined solely by air-defense batteries, maritime patrols, or regional troop posture, but also the subtle, high-trust operational spaces of everyday life.

A flydubai Boeing 737-8 MAX A6-FKF aircraft

Mounting pressure on Iran could lead to attack on Israel, ex-national security council head warns

"The consequences of a US agreement with Iran are very severe even if they do not have an effect on Israel’s freedom of action," former national security council head Meir Ben-Shabbat explained.

An Israeli Air Force fighter jet flies over central Israel amid the ongoing war between Israel, Iran and Hezbollah, March 12, 2026.

Iranian Airlines plane seized by Turkey over millions in unpaid debts, stranding Iranian passengers

Notably, the seizure came a week after the US imposed secondary sanctions on Iran’s aviation sector, prompting airports and airlines across the region to cancel flights to and from Iran for the fores

An Iranian commercial aircraft lands at Mehrabad Airport in Tehran on September 25, 2026.