In a significant move amid the ongoing conflict with Iran, three U.S. B-52 Stratofortress bombers have landed at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire. This marks the first time these iconic heavy bombers have been deployed to the UK during the current crisis.
The 160-foot (49-meter) aircraft are capable of launching missiles over 1,500 miles (2,414 km), bringing strategic long-range strike options closer to Iran. They join a growing U.S. air presence at Fairford, including B-1 Lancer bombers that arrived earlier in the week, signaling preparations for sustained operations if required.
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer granted U.S. forces permission to operate from RAF Fairford and Diego Garcia, emphasizing that the UK “does not believe in regime change from the skies.”
Air activity at RAF Fairford has intensified over the past 72 hours, reflecting a rapid buildup of American heavy bomber capabilities in Europe. The deployment underlines the U.S.-UK coordination in response to Iranian missile threats, providing strategic flexibility for potential strikes while reinforcing NATO’s vigilance in the region.
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