US B-1 Bombers Depart UK's RAF Fairford for Iran War After British Approval

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US B-1 Bombers Launch From UK's RAF Fairford for Iran War; PM Starmer Approves Access

US Deploys B-1 Bombers From UK Base for Operation Epic Fury Against Iran

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News18•14-03-2026, 09:37

US B-1 Bombers Launch From UK's RAF Fairford for Iran War; PM Starmer Approves Access

•US B-1 bombers launched from RAF Fairford, UK, for "specific defensive operations" in the 2026 Iran war, part of Operation Epic Fury.
•British Defence Minister John Healey confirmed UK permission for the US to use RAF Fairford, one of two designated bases.
•Up to 12 B-1B bombers and 3 B-52H bombers were deployed, significantly reducing mission times for targets in Iran.
•Bombers are targeting Iranian missile sites and command-and-control nodes using JDAM and JASSM weapons.
•UK PM Keir Starmer authorized access on March 1 after a request from US President Donald Trump, limiting approval to defensive operations.

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