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US withdraws all B-1 bombers from RAF Fairford

The Pentagon confirmed Sunday that all US B-1 bombers deployed to Britain's RAF Fairford have returned home, following the investigation into the suspected terror plot at the base. The bombers had been striking Iran from Fairford in the war the US has fought since late February. Police found no explosives after reports of suspicious activity at the base last Sunday, which prompted nearby evacuations.

Five London-based British men arrested near the base were released on bail, and a sixth arrest followed Thursday — a dual UK-Iranian national detained in Westminster on suspicion of preparation of terrorist acts. Petrol but no explosives was found in the suspects' vans. The prime minister says there are "strong indications" of Iranian involvement; Iran denies it.

Sources: France 24, AP via PBS NewsHour

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