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Cyprus to ‘seek new security deal’ for UK military bases following strike on RAF Akrotiri

Cypriot president has called for ‘open and frank’ discussions over future of UK bases on the island

The Independent UK

British destroyer HMS Dragon arrives in eastern Mediterranean

Ship arrives three weeks after Iranian-made drone hit British base of RAF Akrotiri on Cyprus

The Guardian - UK

Cypriot president demands talks with UK over military bases – branding them ‘colonial consequences’

It comes after RAF Akrotiri was hit by an unmanned drone strike at the start of the Iran war, raising concerns that the bases could be a threat to the island’s security

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Cyprus raises doubts about future of British bases on island after drone strike

Foreign minister wants ‘conversation’ about closing UK military sites following lack of warning of impending attack on RAF Akrotiri

The Guardian - UK

Sirens over RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus are stark reminder of its proximity to war

UK defence minister visits base on high alert after drone strike as civilian personnel, families and villagers seek safety

The Guardian - UK

'Where's Britain?': Government slammed as Italy, Spain, France and Netherlands send ships to protect Cyprus

HMS Dragon is expected to sail for Cyprus next week after EU nations have already deployed naval assets to defend the island

Evening Standard

‘We never imagined this’: the Cypriot village on edge after RAF Akrotiri drone strike

Evacuations near RAF base have reignited debate as Cypriots question the risks of hosting western military sites

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Cyprus becomes embroiled in another Middle Eastern maelstrom with UK military bases on its soil

If the adage “geography is destiny” holds true, then Cyprus should be a prime candidate as its poster child

The Independent UK

UK to send warship after Cyprus base hit by drone

Sir Keir Starmer confirmed the UK would be sending HMS Dragon after RAF Akrotiri on Cyprus was hit by a drone.

Evening Standard

Cyprus hits out at UK after drone attack on British base and refuses to rule out changing agreement

Nicosia refused to rule out renegotiating use of RAF Akrotiri following anger over the incident

The Independent UK

UK says it is not at war after Iranian drone strikes RAF Akrotiri base in Cyprus

Akrotiri is the UK's main air base for operations in the Middle East and in recent years has been used for missions against the so-called IS group in Syria and Iraq and to strike Houthi targets in Yemen.

Euronews

Is it safe to travel to Cyprus? Latest travel advice for holidaymakers amid Middle East conflict

Travellers have been told ‘regional escalation poses significant security risks’ on the island

The Independent UK

Spring statement live: Reeves insists her economic plan is ‘right’ despite growth forecast for 2026 being slashed

The chancellor delivered her spring statement to the House of Commons amid surging oil prices as Trump’s war with Iran rages on

The Independent UK

RAF site hit by drone as Starmer allows US to use British bases to target Iran

The drone which hit RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus is believed to have been launched before Sir Keir Starmer allowed British bases to be used by the US.

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RAF base in Cyprus hit by drone strike as new security threat sparks evacuation of local residents

Suspected strike on RAF Akrotiri comes just hours after Sir Keir Starmer said the UK had allowed the US to strike Iranian missile sites from British bases

The Guardian - UK

Hezbollah said to have launched drone that struck UK RAF airbase in Cyprus

Two more drones intercepted on Monday, authorities say, in what appears to be sustained targeting of base

Evening Standard

Suspected drone strike hits RAF base in Cyprus

There were no casualties in the incident at the base near Limassol.

The Guardian - UK

Briton arrested for alleged terrorism offences and spying on RAF base in Cyprus

Man allegedly surveilled RAF Akrotiri and was planning imminent terrorist attack, according to reports

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British man arrested on suspicion of spying and terrorism offences in Cyprus

He is alleged to have been monitoring the RAF Akrotiri base on the island.

International Business Times UK

Did the UK Use Cyprus Military Bases To Supply Arms To Israel Since Oct 7?

Local media reports suggest that the UK and the US used Cyprus military bases, especially the RAF Akrotiri military base in Northern Cyprus to supply fighter jets and rocket launchers used by Israel in the Gaza bombing.

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Thousands Protest in Solidarity with Palestine on 100th Day of War

Thousands of people took to the streets globally to mark the 100th day of Israel's war with Hamas, demanding the release of hostages and a cease-fire in Gaza.

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