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What prompted the sudden relocation of U.S. bombers from Britain?

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U.S. officials moved 12 B-1B bombers from RAF Fairford in England after concerns about a possible Iranian drone attack targeting aircraft and personnel.

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    U.S. officials moved 12 B-1B bombers from RAF Fairford in England after concerns about a possible Iranian drone attack targeting aircraft and personnel.

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