Israel Iran War · 7 March 2026

US B-1 Lancer bomber lands at RAF Fairford

A B-1 Lancer bomber from the US arrived at Gloucestershire's RAF Fairford on Friday. Sir Keir Starmer allowed America to use British military bases, but solely for defensive strikes targeting Iran's missile facilities. US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Thursday that attacks on Iran would "surge dramatically". The UK itself is not taking part directly; instead, RAF jets are destroying Iran's incoming aerial threats to allies.

By BriefTea Editorial · 7 March 2026 at 5:17

Reported by BBC · How we write briefs

Get the app

More briefs

WorldIran's unseen supreme leader urges Gulf countries to fight a shared enemy BusinessIceland supermarket boss tells the Chancellor to cut business taxes for employers GeneralNigel Farage's £5m donor has major stakes in arms industry PoliticsTreasury officials advise John Healey to tax banks and oil companies more HealthCorrecting hearing loss can cut dementia risk by almost half GeneralNotting Hill Carnival parade begins as Europe's biggest street party Browse all stories →