The United States has withdrawn all B-1 bombers from RAF Fairford in southern England, returning them to their home bases in the United States, after an investigation uncovered a planned terrorist attack. RAF Fairford is one of the bases used by US forces to support strikes on Iran and lies about 160 kilometres west of London. The move came after a man holding dual British and Iranian citizenship was arrested in London last week, and British authorities detained a total of six people during the investigation before all were released on bail. British officials have linked the plot to Iran, while the government in Tehran denies any involvement. Meanwhile, United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations reported that at least two vessels were attacked in waters near Oman and Iran over the weekend. A crude oil tanker was struck by an unidentified object about 4 nautical miles east of the Omani coast, and another tanker was attacked in a similar manner near the Strait of Hormuz, damaging its engine room. Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, the speaker of Iran's parliament, confirmed that Iran will not reopen the Strait of Hormuz until seven conditions under the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding are met. President Donald Trump and President Masoud Pezeshkian signed that interim agreement in June. Tensions also spread to Saudi Arabia after the Houthis in Yemen claimed to have used missiles and drones to attack Saudi Aramco facilities in Riyadh. Brent crude closed down 6 cents at 102.25 dollars a barrel, while West Texas Intermediate fell 1.76 dollars to close at 91.11 dollars a barrel.
Houthis claimed missile and drone attacks on Saudi Aramco facilities in Riyadh, threatening its infrastructure.
