
Cyprus Initiates Discussions with UK on Future of British Bases
Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides announced that Cyprus has begun discussions with London regarding the future of British military bases on the island.
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Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides announced that Cyprus has begun discussions with London regarding the future of British military bases on the island.

Iran launched two missiles towards a British military base in Diego Garcia, an act interpreted by diplomatic sources as a warning to Europe against involvement in the ongoing war, with experts suggesting a potential for nuclear weapons in the future.

An attempted intrusion occurred at a British military base in Scotland, leading to the arrest of two suspects aged 34 and 31. British media sources describe the individuals as potential Iranian spies, with the incident taking place during a sensitive security period.

The United Kingdom condemned Iran's 'reckless attacks' after ballistic missiles were reportedly fired towards a joint US-British military base on Diego Garcia. Israeli bomb disposal experts have since displayed cluster bombs deployed by Iranian ballistic missiles during attacks on targets in Israel, including the Jerusalem Old City, as Israel vows intensified attacks with US support.

An analysis suggests that the ongoing Iran war has exposed and exacerbated the managed decline within the British armed forces, leading to a sense of humiliation for the military.

Calm has returned to the village of Akrotiri, next to the British military base in Cyprus, following a drone strike, though residents remain fearful and some have sought temporary shelter elsewhere.

Russia has accused the UK of involvement in a deadly Ukrainian Storm Shadow missile strike on a munitions factory, with London refusing to bend to the accusations and Russia calling the attack 'self-defense'.

The Netherlands is sending the air defence frigate HNLMS Evertsen (F805) to the Eastern Mediterranean, as Cyprus faces heightened security concerns following a drone strike on a British military base…
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A Shahed drone responsible for striking a British military installation in the UK’s Akrotiri base in Cyprus earlier this week originated from Beirut, a Cypriot official told AFP on Thursday. The attack, which occurred just after midnight on Monday, targeted a hangar at RAF Akrotiri. The official, who provided the information on the condition of […]

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European Council President Antonio Costa said on Monday he spoke to Cyprus’ President Nikos Christodoulides to convey the European Union’s support after an Iranian Shahed drone, most likely fired by the Iran-backed Hezbollah, hit a British military base on the island. In a post on X, Costa expressed “appreciation” to Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis […]

The runway of the British air base in Akrotiri, Cyprus, was attacked twice in just two days. The first attack occurred on Sunday night into Monday, and the second on Monday around noon.

Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides confirmed that a British air base located on the island was hit by a Shahed drone, amidst escalating tensions in the Middle East.

Keir Starmer has agreed to allow the US to use UK military bases to launch attacks that degrade Iran’s missiles.

The UK Defence Secretary stated that British military personnel in Bahrain were within hundreds of yards of an Iranian strike, putting them and civilians at risk.

Russian-linked property acquisitions close to British military bases have come under scrutiny, after European intelligence officials warned that Moscow has been buying strategically located real estate across the continent as part of a potential sabotage and surveillance network. According to a report in the UK’s Daily Telegraph, Western security agencies fear that Russians may have […]
The United Kingdom is increasingly involved in the Iran war after Premier Keir Starmer allowed US forces to use British military bases, while Iran reportedly fired on the British-American military island Diego Garcia, leading to significant consequences for the British.

As the Middle East conflict continues, Germany and over 20 allies have signed a joint declaration to ensure freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, while British military experts express doubts about the US Navy's ability to secure the strategic waterway.

The United Kingdom condemned Iran's 'reckless attacks' after ballistic missiles were reportedly fired towards a joint US-British military base on Diego Garcia. Israeli bomb disposal experts have since displayed cluster bombs deployed by Iranian ballistic missiles during attacks on targets in Israel, as Israel vows intensified attacks.

The United Kingdom condemned Iran's 'reckless attacks' after ballistic missiles were reportedly fired towards a joint US-British military base on Diego Garcia. Israeli bomb disposal experts have since displayed cluster bombs deployed by Iranian ballistic missiles during attacks on targets in Israel, as Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz promises to significantly increase attacks on Iran with US support.

The Cypriot president has called for an 'honest and open' discussion about the future of British military bases on the island, which he considers a 'colonial legacy' amidst rising regional tensions.

The United States State Department denied abandoning its personnel after several officials left Iraq on a British military aircraft that landed at the British Akrotiri air force base in Cyprus.
An Italian frigate has arrived in the Cyprus area as part of a security operation launched after an Iranian-made drone struck a British military base on the island on March 2.

Akel leader Stefanos Stefanou demanded the abolition of British military bases in Cyprus, stating that the party has emphasized this for decades and that global peoples are paying a heavy price for power interests.
A recent drone strike on Cyprus has intensified calls for an end to the British military presence on the island.

After the British military base Akrotiri in Cyprus was hit by a drone on Monday, residents of the village are now living in uncertainty and fear.

Following a drone attack on a British military base in Cyprus, France plans to send anti-missile and anti-drone systems along with a frigate, while Greece has pledged to defend the island.

Keir Starmer framed his decision to allow US use of British military bases to strike Iran as “defensive."

A British sovereign military base in Cyprus and the country's second-largest airport in Paphos were evacuated after two drones flying towards Akrotiri were neutralized.

"I want to be clear: Our country does not participate in any way and does not intend to be part of any military operation," Christodoulides said in a statement.

Britain gave the green light to the United States to use British military facilities to target Iranian missile positions, following a request from...

Keir Starmer stated that the British military is engaged in protecting allies and national interests, confirming that British planes are currently in the air as part of joint defense activities.

Following drone attacks on British military bases on the island, Cyprus is considering reviewing their status and has proposed a joint technical committee with the United Kingdom to discuss the long-term removal of these bases, awaiting London's response.
The United Kingdom condemned Iran's 'reckless attacks' after ballistic missiles were reportedly fired towards a joint US-British military base on Diego Garcia. Israeli bomb disposal experts have since displayed cluster bombs deployed by Iranian ballistic missiles during attacks on targets in Israel, including the Jerusalem Old City. Following hits in Arad and Dimona, Israel has approved a wave of overnight strikes, vowing intensified attacks with US support.

Former Greek finance minister Yanis Varoufakis stated that Greece deployed frigates and fighter jets to Cyprus solely to protect British military bases on the island, rather than to safeguard the Cypriot population.
Iran launched two medium-range missiles towards a US-British military base in the Indian Ocean; neither missile hit the target, with one shot down and the other landing in the sea.

The conflict-driven blockage of the Strait of Hormuz is disrupting key shipping routes, leading to a sharp increase in Gulf food bills, particularly in Bahrain, despite shelves remaining stocked.

British military bases in Cyprus are making the island a potential target in the ongoing Iran war, prompting the Cypriot government to demand their closure, a request the British currently see no reason to fulfill.

A Royal Navy surveillance helicopter has arrived at RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus to strengthen the defence of British military forces in the Eastern Mediterranean, ITV News reported.

A Guardian report highlights increasing opposition in Cyprus to the presence of British military bases on the island, following a drone attack on the Akrotiri base.

Following a drone attack on a British military base in Cyprus, Spain announced it would join other European countries in providing military support by sending the frigate 'Cristóbal Colón' for protection, air defense, and potential civilian evacuation.

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(ANSA) - ROME, MAR 3 - Deputy Premier and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said Tuesday that he summoned the Iranian ambassador to Rome after a British military base in Cyprus was hit as part of…

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday said that British military bases in Greek Cyprus 'are not being used by U.S. bombers' during the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran. Britain'...

Cypriot authorities issued a security alert and closed schools near the Akrotiri British military base after a drone incident, with residents reporting panic and a 'continuing security threat'.

The apparent attack on RAF Akrotiri came hours after the UK agreed to let the US use British military bases to attack Iran’s missile sites The UK’s RAF Akrotiri base in Cyprus was hit by a suspected…

British military personnel at a base in Bahrain were "within several hundred yards" of a strike, the defence secretary says.

British military aircraft are "in the air" in the Middle East for defensive purposes, Keir Starmer confirmed after the American-Israeli attacks against Iran.