US Evacuates Aircraft from UK Air Base Following Iran Threat: Report
The United States has reportedly evacuated American aircraft from RAF Mildenhall in the UK following a threat from Iran, raising fresh concerns over the security of US military assets amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia. According to a report by The Wall Street Journal, citing people familiar with the matter, the precise nature of the threat remains under discussion among US officials. It is not yet clear whether the threat was considered imminent or more general.
Trump Says Iran Operations Are Effectively Over
The development comes as US President Donald Trump indicated that major military operations against Iran had concluded, while keeping the possibility of further action open. “Taking military action doesn't seem to be a very necessary thing, but we're locked and loaded, ready to go for any reason that changes,” Trump said. At a White House briefing on Monday, Trump also described Iran's military capabilities as effectively over, adding that Washington was maintaining the existing situation. However, he acknowledged that the US had continued limited military operations, including an operation targeting an Iranian anti-aircraft installation.
Iran Demands Acceptance of Seven-Point Framework
Meanwhile, Tehran has intensified its diplomatic messaging towards Washington, demanding acceptance of its proposed seven-point framework to end the conflict. Senior Iranian official Rezaei accused the US of creating confusion over negotiations and called on Washington to accept Iran's conditions for ending the war. Under a proposed agreement discussed following Trump's meeting with Qatar's Prime Minister, Iran has offered to ensure uninterrupted commercial navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, provided the US lifts its naval embargo on Iranian ports. Tehran has also sought the return of frozen foreign reserves and the resumption of negotiations on a final nuclear agreement.
Netanyahu Reportedly Presses Trump for Fresh Strikes
According to The Financial Times, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been in daily contact with Trump, urging him to resume military strikes against Tehran. The report said several officials opposed to renewed military action have been trying to counter that pressure within and outside the White House. The diplomatic discussions have also involved regional leaders, including Qatar's Prime Minister, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. They have reportedly urged Washington to continue diplomatic efforts and avoid fresh strikes.
The developments follow reported US strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island on November 3 and November 6. Trump did not directly address the November 6 operation but confirmed a separate limited strike on an Iranian anti-aircraft installation.
