US refueling tankers moved from UK to Germany due to unspecified Iran threat, source says

Iran US refueling tankers moved from UK to Germany due to unspecified Iran threat, source says A U.S. official said the U.S. takes "proactive measures" to ensure safety. By Luis Martinez Tuesday, November 10, 2026 4:58PM The U.S. moved refueling tankers based in the United Kingdom to a base in Germany because of an unspecified Iran threat WPVI The U.S. moved refueling tankers based at RAF Mildenhall in the United Kingdom to a base in Germany because of an unspecified Iran threat, according to a source familiar with the matter. The force protection levels at RAF Mildenhall and RAF Lakenheath were increased to FPCON Charlie, according to the source. "We take proactive measures to ensure our aircraft, our people, and our installations remain safe and secure," a U.S. official told ABC News. The Wall Street Journal was first to report on why the aircraft had been moved away from the bases. The War Zone was first to report that the security postures at the bases had been increased. "U.S. Air Force aircraft rotate between installations and operating locations for a variety of reasons including training and real world requirements," a U.S. Air Force spokesperson said in a statement. "U.S. military aircraft are hosted in accordance with access, basing, and overflight agreements with our Allies and partners. Due to operations security, we will not provide further information on movement of assets." Trump says Nvidia CEO told him he 'didn't know' he was involved with alleged Chinese spy California voters reject Prop 40, a measure to tax the wealth of billionaires 18-year-old suspect will not be charged in deadly Moss Landing shooting, barring new evidence: DA In September, an alleged Iranian security threat at RAF Fairford led to the redeployment in October back to the United States of B-1 bombers stationed at the base. Seven men were initially detained in September and later released , but later two of those men were charged under the United Kingdom’s National Security Act with regards to the investigation into the security threat at RAF Fairford. Prosecutors alleged that one of the two men likely tried to assist Iranian intelligence inside the United Kingdom. Report a correction or typo Copyright © 2026 ABC News Internet Ventures. Related Topics POLITICS IRAN U.S. & WORLD MILITARY Defiant Hegseth blasts impeachment effort as 'political spectacle,' saying it puts 'target' on troops 31 minutes ago France blames Iran for last month's cyberattack on supermarket fridges Trump says renewed Iran attacks 'unlikely' if talks show progress Deportation flight carrying Iranian immigrants canceled after being 'ready for takeoff' Live Streams ON NOW Trump says Nvidia CEO told him he 'didn't know' he was involved with alleged spy California voters reject measure to tax the wealth of billionaires Suspect will not be charged in deadly Moss Landing shooting: DA Anthropic values itself at more than $1.3 trillion, according to new IPO filing 1 hour ago CA governor-elect Becerra's 'Power Hour' proposal faces questions SF gives final approval to Marina Safeway redevelopment project Polly Klaas' sisters back Newsom's death row decision Defiant Hegseth blasts impeachment effort as 'spectacle,' puts 'target' on troops 31 minutes ago