Potential Iranian Drone Attack Led to Exit of U.S. Aircraft From British Air Base NYT - Home Page By: Eric Schmitt and Julian E. Barnes 6 October 2026 at 04:18 According to U.S. and British officials, 12 B-1 Air Force bombers from R.A.F. Fairford air base were withdrawn because of the risk of a drone attack ordered by Iranβs Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. Β© Craigyoungmedia/UGC, via ReutersA B-1 bomber taking off from the R.A.F. Fairford air base in England on Sunday.