UK confirms first Middle East charter flight for stranded British nationals The flight will depart Oman’s capital at 7pm on Wednesday The Independent UK · Mar 4
‘I’m not happy with UK’: Donald Trump criticizes Keir Starmer over military access President Trump has sharply criticized UK Prime Minister Starmer for initially withholding UK bases for US strikes on Iran, stating the "special relationship" has weakened. Starmer later agreed to limited defensive use of two bases after a UK base in Cyprus was attacked. The UK emphasizes acting on a legal… The Times of India · Mar 3
Macron orders first evacuations of citizens as France boosts defences in the Middle East France says it downed drones “in legitimate defence”, will send the warship to Cyprus and deploy air-defence assets to allies as the first two repatriation flights head to Paris on Tuesday night Euronews · Mar 3
Macron orders France's nuclear-powered aircraft carrier to the Mediterranean French President Emmanuel Macron has France’s nuclear-powered aircraft carrier to move from the Baltic Sea to the Mediterranean to protect allied assets during the ongoing war in the Middle East The Independent UK · Mar 3
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 · Mar 3
Trump ‘not happy’ with UK over Iran and says Starmer is ‘not Winston Churchill’ It is the latest in a series of broadsides from the US president over the UK’s position on the Middle East war. The Independent UK · Mar 3
Bulletin PM briefing: Iran latest as new missile threat issued Here are five of the day’s top stories in case you missed them. Iran issues new threat following Strait of Hormuz closure. UK sending warship to Cyprus after RAF base attacked by Iran. Iran bombs another embassy as the US races to evacuate staff. How Israeli spies hacked traffic cameras… The Independent UK · Mar 3
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 · Mar 3
‘I promised to take my late husband’s rare photos to Abu Dhabi. Now war has left me stranded’ British widow Lynda Leach travelled to the UAE to donate 200 rare photos taken by her husband of the emirate during the 1960s The Independent UK · Mar 3
UK to send warship to Cyprus after bases hit by drone as Trump tells Iran 'it's too late to talk' A final decision on whether to send HMS Duncan to the region has yet to be made Evening Standard · Mar 3
Drone attacks on British base in Cyprus spark concern, but no NATO or EU response Cyprus is one of four EU countries that are not NATO members – but the UK, which has sovereign bases on the island, is. Euronews · Mar 3
Greece, France and Germany send forces to Cyprus after Iran-made drone strikes Both Greece and France have agreed to send frigates to Cyprus after a UK air base was targeted by Iranian-made drones on Monday. France will also send additional land-based, anti-drone and anti-missile systems to the country. Euronews · Mar 3
Crystal Palace: UEFA issue statement on AEK Larnaca game amid Middle East situation Eagles face Conference League trip to Cyrpus, where drone hit RAF base Evening Standard · Mar 3
The Guardian - UK · Mar 3 UK sends Royal Navy destroyer HMS Dragon to Cyprus Keir Starmer says vessel, which will arrive in about a week, will help defend bases on island after RAF Akrotiri was targeted by drones
The Independent UK · Mar 3 Starmer deploys warship to Cyprus as Trump warns Iran it’s ‘too late’ for talks The move comes as the US president attacks Keir Starmer – again – over support for the war, as the UK government announces Middle East evacuation flight
The Independent UK · Mar 3 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
International Business Times UK · Mar 2 US-Israel-Iran War Escalates After British Military Base in Cyprus Targeted: What We Know So Far The US-Israel-Iran conflict has intensified, drawing in multiple countries and raising concerns of a broader war.
The Conversation · Mar 2 Britain’s military presence in the Middle East – and how it could be dragged into war The British government confirmed on Monday that the RAF base at Akrotiri, Cyprus, had been hit in a drone strike. The resumption of US and Israeli air attacks on Iran – and Iranian reprisal strikes on its neighbours – also highlights the risks to around 300,000 British citizens in the…
Evening Standard · Mar 2 Is it safe to travel to Turkey? Latest travel advice to the Middle East The UK Foreign Office is advising against travel to 20 countries in the Middle East region as conflict continues to escalate
Euronews · Mar 2 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.
The Independent UK · Mar 2 Drones targeting RAF base in Cyprus intercepted as Iran conflict intensifies IN FULL
The Independent UK · Mar 2 Britain says it's not at war after a drone strikes its Akrotiri base in Cyprus Britain says it is not at war, despite an Iranian-made drone strike on a U.K. base in Cyprus and a decision to let the U.S. use British bases during its conflict with Iran
The Independent UK · Mar 2 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 Guardian - UK · Mar 2 Starmer says UK ‘not joining strikes’ on Iran but will continue defensive action – as it happened The prime minister is explaining his decision to allow the US to use British bases for military attacks after initially refusing