US withdraws aircraft from second UK airbase after Iran threat

LONDON, Nov 10: The United States has withdrawn military aircraft from a second British airbase following a threat from Iran, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported, citing people familiar with events.

A number of American refuelling tankers were evacuated on Monday from Mildenhall Royal Air Force (RAF) base in eastern England after the purported threat, the newspaper said.

Sky News said Tuesday that 12 aircraft -- nine tankers and three Osprey transporters -- left Mildenhall on Monday, citing flight tracking sources.

The WSJ noted "the precise nature" of the Iranian threat remained "under discussion" among US officials.

The Pentagon did not immediately respond to a request for comment. �"AFP