Why Washington Pulled Its Bombers from RAF Fairford

The US has withdrawn all bombers deployed to RAF Fairford, saying they have been returned to their home stations. The move followed the arrest of five British men near the Gloucestershire base on suspicion of terror offences; the men were later released on bail. UK and US officials have claimed Iran was involved, while the arrests and allegations remain matters of investigation.

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The timing puts security and alliance management in the same frame:...