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All U.S. bomber aircraft have left a UK air base following concerns over suspected terror plots, while additional tankers were struck near Iran in the Middle East. Tehran has set conditions for de-escalation, including an end to U.S. 'acts of aggression,' a halt to the naval blockade and economic sanctions, and the release of frozen Iranian assets. The developments mark a further escalation in the ongoing standoff between the U.S. and Iran, raising concerns about regional security and potential disruptions to shipping and energy flows through the region.