US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated on Monday there is no direct connection between the sudden withdrawal of US B-1 bombers from RAF Fairford in the United Kingdom and the alleged Iranian plot uncovered at that location last week, according to Reuters. The fighter jets had been stationed at RAF Fairford, a preferred European base. Rubio’s comments address concerns about a potential escalation following reports of the Iranian conspiracy. The withdrawal of the bombers was a routine repositioning, according to sources. This move does not indicate a change in US policy toward Iran. The incident at RAF Fairford involved a suspected Iranian attempt to acquire weapons technology. Further investigation is ongoing to determine the full extent of the alleged plot.