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The USA withdraws military aircraft from a second British base due to threats from Iran

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A North American KC-135 of those that Monday took off at the air base of Mildenhall, located to the north of London, towards other points of Europe.
A North American KC-135 of those that Monday took off at the air base of Mildenhall, located in the north of London, towards other points of Europe. Hannah McKay / REUTERS
10/11/2026 - 18:49 h
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The United States has withdrawn at least ten American tanker aircraft (KC-135) from Mildenhall Air Base, north of London, and they have headed toward other points in Europe. According to the Wall Street Journal, the decision responds to a security threat from Iran.

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