F-35 jet shot down by Iran came from British base in Suffolk, says IRGC

F-35 jet shot down by Iran came from British base in Suffolk, says IRGC Submitted by Imran Mulla on Fri, 04/03/2026 - 11:27 The incident puts a spotlight on RAF Lakenheath in eastern England, which the US is believed to be using to launch attacks on Iran A US Air Force F-15E Eagle fighter jet is pictured as it prepares to land at RAF Lakenheath, east of England, on 15 June 2020 (AFP) Off It has been widely reported that US bombers have been using a base in Gloucestershire in southwest England, RAF Fairford, to laun