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A B1 bomber prepares to take off as police officers man a checkpoint near RAF Fairford air base, in Fairford, England September 29, 2026. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)
October 8, 2026, 11:59 pm
Two men arrested after breaking into UK airbase used by US — counterterrorism police
Arrests come weeks after suspected terror plot targeting another UK airbase used by the US military, reportedly linked to Iran; concerns raised about security at military sites
By William James
A B1 bomber prepares to take off as police officers man a checkpoint near RAF Fairford air base, in Fairford, England September 29, 2026. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)
October 6, 2026, 11:15 am
US removed bombers from British airbase due to potential Iran drone attack – report
Citing officials, WSJ says B-1 bombers relocated from RAF Fairford due to intel on IRGC drone plot to target American troops; Trump downplays incident, Iran denies involvement
By ToI Staff and Agencies
Police guard a road leading to RAF Fairford, in Fairford, England, September 28, 2026. (Alastair Grant/AP)
October 5, 2026, 6:17 pm
What to know about the suspected bomb plot against UK air base used by the US
6 arrested, including British-Iranian national held on suspicion of plotting terror attack, but all later released on bail; officials link case to Iran, but mum on details
By SYLVIA HUI
A B-1 bomber takes off from RAF Fairford in Fairford, England, September 29, 2026. (AP/Alastair Grant)
October 5, 2026, 6:35 am
US removes all bombers from British air base targeted by a suspected terror attack
Pentagon official says B-1 bombers redeployed to their home bases in the United States, after UK authorities blame Tehran for plot to target RAF Fairford
By KONSTANTIN TOROPIN
Police guard a road leading to RAF Fairford, in Fairford, England, a day after British counterterrorism police were probing “a major” incident near the base, September 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)
September 28, 2026, 6:45 pm
5 British suspects in air base attack plot released on bail; Iran denies involvement
Police say suspects are all London residents in their 20s; incident was sparked by suspicious vans parked near RAF Fairford, a British base used by US bombers during Iran war
By AP and ToI Staff
Police stand at a road block on the road to RAF Fairford after an incident, in Whelford, England, September 27, 2026 . (Ben Birchall/PA via AP)
September 27, 2026, 12:27 pm
Five arrested for ‘preparing terrorist act’ at UK base used by US air force for Iran strikes
Police cite Explosives Act offenses, some 85 homes evacuated in nearby village, three suspicious vehicles examined; Iranian-linked motive suspected; bombers flew from base to hit Iran earlier this year
By Agencies
The air crew officer shot down over Iran in April and identified only as Bravo gives an interview broadcast September 13, 2026 (Screen grab/CBS 60 Minutes)
September 14, 2026, 2:54 pm
US officer downed over Iran in April recalls beating odds to survive on the ground
Weapons-systems officer says seeing his rescuers approaching was ‘one of the greatest moments of my life’; describes ‘miracle’ of not dying when he hit the ground
By ToI Staff
These handout photos provided by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps official website Sepah News on April 5, 2026, purport to show smoke billowing from the wreckage of US aircraft allegedly used in the rescue of a downed American airman, April 5, 2026. (Sepah)
September 13, 2026, 11:21 am
Hegseth, associates pushed F-15 airmen downed over Iran to appear on ’60 Minutes’ – report
US defense secretary met privately with the two before one agreed to speak, the other declined, CNN says; Pentagon calls report ‘a complete lie’
By ToI Staff
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (left) and US President Donald Trump meet in the Oval Office on July 28, 2026. (GPO)
August 26, 2026, 8:27 pm
Netanyahu says he told Trump to ‘tighten the siege’ on Iran ahead of fresh sanctions
PM says he pushed for economic pressure during July meeting; Trump hails campaign, says ‘big victory’ coming soon; Tehran claims measures will fail, Hormuz still under its control
By Nava Freiberg, Emanuel Fabian and AFP
This image taken from video provided by KABC shows law enforcement responding to the scene of an aircraft crash, June 15, 2026, near Edwards Air Force Base, California. (KABC via AP)
June 16, 2026, 5:35 am
8 people killed after US B-52 bomber crashes during test mission in California
Those on board include government contractors, uniformed military personnel and two Boeing employees, officials say; cause of crash not immediately clear
By Christopher Weber and KONSTANTIN TOROPIN
US Air Force refueling aircraft are seen parked on the tarmac of the Ben Gurion airport near Tel Aviv on February 25, 2026. (Jack GUEZ / AFP)
May 11, 2026, 4:38 pm
Civil aviation head says US refuelers at Ben Gurion are crowding out civilian planes
Shmuel Zakai laments Israel’s airport is now a ‘US military base’; warns of higher fares, lower availability because the American planes are taking up all the parking spots
By Sharon Wrobel
A tall plume of smoke billows from a fire next to Azadi Tower (C) following strikes near Mehrabad International Airport in Tehran on March 7, 2026 (Atta Kenare/AFP)
April 7, 2026, 1:39 pm
Daily Briefing April 7: Crunch time for talks with Iran as Trump threatens Tuesday night strikes
US bureau chief Jacob Magid fills us in on the rescue of the downed US airman in Iran, the odds of a deal with Tehran, and the Friday deadline for Hamas disarmament deal
By Jessica Steinberg and Jacob Magid
This handout photo, provided by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps official website Sepah News on April 5, 2026, shows smoke billowing reportedly from the site of a smashed US aircraft in central Iran. (Sepah)
April 6, 2026, 12:45 pm
Downed US airman said to have directed strikes on Iranian positions from hiding place
Official: Rescue planes’ wheels got stuck in ‘holy shit’ moment; reporter checked US hospital due to Trump’s uncharacteristic silence during op; officer finally made contact after 14 hours
By ToI Staff and Agencies
A US Air Force F-15EX Eagle II aircraft taxis ahead of a flight at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, March 9, 2026. (US Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christian Conrad)
April 4, 2026, 9:46 am
How does a fighter pilot survive being shot down in enemy territory?
As US races to find crewmember shot down Friday, a former pilot and rescuer describe how the aviator’s survival, evasion, resistance and escape training would kick in as rescue teams home in
By Ulysse Bellier
Illustrative: A US Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft takes off for a mission during Operation Epic Fury, March 9, 2026. (US Air Force)
April 3, 2026, 10:25 pm
Iran shoots down US jet; 1 pilot rescued, US races against Iran to find the second
Israeli official says IAF postponed strikes in area to allow for search; Iran offers bounty for missing crew member; in separate incident, A-10 Warthog crashes near Strait of Hormuz; pilot rescued
By Emanuel Fabian, Agencies and ToI Staff
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