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US moves military planes out of UK bases over Iran threat
American refueling planes left two British air bases after officials flagged a security risk linked to Iran.
A U.S. military refueling plane sitting on an airfield tarmac at a base in the United Kingdom.
By John Doe
Reporting from United Kingdom 
Nov. 11, 2026, 4:03 a.m. - 9 hours ago
The U.S. military has moved its planes away from two air bases in the United Kingdom. This happened because of concerns about threats from Iran.
Officials decided to move the aircraft quickly as a safety precaution. This involved more than 12 refueling planes. These planes are used to give fuel to other aircraft while they are still flying in the air.
At first, reports showed planes leaving one base. Soon after, it was confirmed that aircraft also left a second base.
Even though the planes were moved, the British government says its bases remain safe. They are working closely with their American partners to make sure everything stays secure.
Right now, the situation is being watched very closely. The military hasn't given every detail about the exact nature of the threat, but they made it clear that moving the planes was the safest choice to protect their equipment and crews.
Source: NBC News
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