Multiple US Air Force B-1 Lancer bombers were reportedly seen departing from RAF Fairford in the UK on Tuesday evening. The movement comes after President Donald Trump threatened to strike a target in Iran referred to as 'Pickaxe Mountain.' The purpose of the flight has not been confirmed.
Reports on Tuesday evening indicated that multiple US Air Force B-1 Lancer bombers departed from RAF Fairford in the United Kingdom. The movement was reported by several social media accounts and Telegram channels, with videos showing the bombers taking off. The exact number of aircraft and their destination were not immediately clear. The departure follows President Donald Trump's threat earlier today to strike 'Pickaxe Mountain,' a reference to a fortified Iranian military site. The Pentagon has not commented on the movement. The Zioneer assessed the reports as credible but unconfirmed at this stage.
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Source and signal
- Internal intake