Last night on Command Post with Dan Whitaker
U.S. Pulls Aircraft From a Second British Base Over Reported Iran Threat
Tankers and Ospreys leave RAF Mildenhall amid growing concern about Iranian threats to U.S. forces in Britain.
Filed November 10, 2026 · 📍 World desk · Washington, DC
Were you there? Share your story
Key points
- U.S. aircraft leave a second British base amid a reported Iran threat
- Two Stratotankers and three V-22 Ospreys reportedly withdrawn from RAF Mildenhall
The U.S. military has moved aircraft out of a second air base in Britain amid a reported threat from Iran.
At least 10 U.S. Air Force refueling tankers left a second British airbase on Monday, with one outlet reporting an undisclosed threat from Iran forced the departure, Breitbart reports [1]. The Daily Mail reports two Stratotankers and three V-22 Ospreys were withdrawn from RAF Mildenhall in Suffolk [3].
The move follows months of security concerns. Legal Insurrection and RedState report growing fears of Iranian threats against American assets in the United Kingdom [2][4].
Officials have not publicly detailed the threat. We will update this story as more is confirmed.
Sources
Should U.S. military aid to Israel end early?
- Yes, Israel can afford its own weapons
- Phase it out slowly
- No, keep it while Iran is a threat
More in Military & Defense
Where the Iran War Stands: Tehran Won't Budge on Uranium as Rubio Bets on Pressure Over Bombs
Today on Command Post with Dan Whitaker
Iran Brands Argentina's Navy and Air Force 'Terrorist Organizations' in Tit-for-Tat Move
This morning on Command Post with Dan Whitaker
On Veterans Day, America Stops at 11 A.M. to Thank Those Who Served
This morning on Command Post with Dan Whitaker
Were you there?
If you were at the scene, or this story touched your life, tell us what you saw and what it was like.
Discussion 0
Sign in or create a free account to join the discussion.
No comments yet. Start the discussion.