Until recently, 12 B-1B Lancer bombers had been stationed at Fairford, and were also used by the United States during strikes on Iran. UK and American officials have claimed Iran was involved in the incident in which five British men were arrested near RAF Fairford Key points and original sources are listed below.

• Until recently, 12 B-1B Lancer bombers had been stationed at Fairford, and were also used by the United States during strikes on Iran.S1

• UK and American officials have claimed Iran was involved in the incident in which five British men were arrested near RAF FairfordS2