US B-1 Bombers Take Off From UK’s RAF Fairford As Britain Allows America To Use Airbase For Iran War | Watch

Last Updated:March 14, 2026, 09:37 IST

Iran War Updated: As per reports, the bombers are being used to target Iranian missile sites and command-and-control nodes with JDAM and JASSM weapons.

US-Israel-Iran War: Two US Air Force B-1 bombers took off from RAF Fairford in England as the Iran war entered its 15th day. The deployment comes as part of the ongoing Operation Epic Fury against Iran.

RAF Fairford is one of two bases that the United Kingdom has allowed the United States to use for “specific defensive operations into Iran". British Defence Minister John Healey confirmed the permission for the use of the base.

Up to 12 B-1B bombers from Dyess Air Force Base in Texas and Ellsworth Air Force Base were deployed to RAF Fairford after approval from the UK. The move reduced mission times for targets in Iran by about half.

As per reports, the bombers are being used to target Iranian missile sites and command-and-control nodes with JDAM and JASSM weapons.

The first aircraft arrived at Fairford on March 6. It was identified as PIKE72 with the serial number 86-0120. Other aircraft were diverted to Ramstein because of fog after their missions and later landed at Fairford.

Three B-52H bombers from Minot Air Force Base joined the deployment by March 9, marking a record presence of US heavy bombers in the region amid the escalating West Asia conflict.

The United States is using RAF Fairford in England as its primary forward operating base for heavy bombers during the 2026 Iran war under Operation Epic Fury.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer authorised access to RAF Fairford on March 1 after a request from US President Donald Trump. The approval was limited to “specific defensive operations", including destroying Iranian missiles at their source, despite initial resistance.

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