Israel Iran War · 9 March 2026

Three US B-52 Bombers Arrive at UK Base

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Protecting British lives and allied self-defence prompted the UK to permit United States military operations. UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer sanctioned the use of RAF Fairford for precise, limited defensive strikes against Iranian missile sites. B-52 bombers, originally airborne in 1952, will now operate from the Gloucestershire base.

By BriefTea Editorial · 9 March 2026 at 16:51

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