US bombers land in Britain as Pentagon prepares 'surge' in Iran strikes

US bombers land in Britain as Pentagon prepares 'surge' in Iran strikes Submitted by Imran Mulla on Sat, 03/07/2026 - 10:06 Three US Air Force B-1 Lancer bombers arrive at Royal Air Force Fairford base in Gloucestershire A US Air Force C-5 Galaxy sits on the runway at RAF Fairford in southwest England shortly after sunrise on 7 March 2026 (AFP) Off Three US Air Force B-1 Lancer bombers have landed at the Royal Air Force Fairford base in Gloucestershire, southern England, as the Pentagon prepares for a new "surge" in strikes against Iran . A B-1 bomber arrived at the British airbase on Friday evening, with two more landing on Saturday morning. Gloucestershire is expected to see a further stream of US aircraft arriving in the coming week.