Unknown drones alert US fighter jets at British base

US fighter jets at the British base RAF Lakenheath were placed on alert after suspicious activity by unidentified drones was detected on Friday evening. A US Air Force spokesperson said US pilots responded to unauthorized activity suspected to be drones, with no personnel, aircraft or infrastructure affected. The UK Ministry of Defence said the situation had ended and that it was working with the US side to establish the facts. The incident comes after the US moved bombers and refuelling aircraft out of Britain in recent weeks amid reports of an Iranian threat.