4 US bombers land in UK as Iran war continues

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by dpaMarch 7, 2026 at 03:43 PM

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Four U.S. B-1 Lancer bombers have arrived at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire, UK, following a week of reported U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran. The first bomber landed on Friday evening, with three more arriving Saturday morning. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer authorized the use of UK bases for "defensive" U.S. action against Iranian missile sites. The B-1 Lancer is a large, fast bomber capable of carrying 24 cruise missiles and equipped with advanced radar, GPS, and defensive systems. The bomber has been deployed previously in Syria, Libya, Afghanistan, and Iraq.

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