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Frank Gardner
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Frank Gardner is a BBC security correspondent.
Notable Quotes
"if Trump is still throwing verbal grenades"View Story →
"the latest developments have cast a 'black cloud' over discussions of unity at the summit."View Story →
"The base was safe."View Story →
""really serious""View Story →
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Watch: What caused the US to remove its bombers from UK base in such a hurry?
The Pentagon confirmed on Sunday it had removed its bombers - thought to be about a dozen B-1s - from the base back to their home stations in America.
October 5, 2026Watch: Nato chief asked if there really is 'unity' in Nato
Nato's secretary general insists there is "unity" among Nato members, but the BBC's security correspondent asks if that is really the case.
July 8, 2026Watch: Why is there a 'black cloud' over unity at the Nato summit?
US President Donald Trump has used the Nato summit to criticise the lack of support for his war on Iran, and revive his interest in taking over Greenland.
July 8, 2026Why Russian jets intercepting an RAF spy plane is 'serious incident'
The BBC's Frank Gardner explained how the incident highlighted tense relations between Russia and Nato.
May 20, 2026Are insider traders making millions from the Iran war?
The BBC has found significant spikes in activity shortly before the US president made some announcements.
April 20, 2026