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HMS Dragon will head to Cyprus in next couple of days, says defence secretary

John Healey tells Commons crews working hard to prepare warship after criticism over slow response to drone attacks

The Guardian - UK · Mar 9

RAF fighter jets shoot down and intercept drones heading towards two Middle East countries

UK fighter jets successfully intercepted a drone that was heading towards Bahrain overnight, the Ministry of Defence revealed. In a post on X, the MoD also said it took out an uncrewed aerial system in defence of Jordan. It added: “The UK has also begun conducting defensive air sorties in…

The Independent UK · Mar 9

Emmanuel Macron vows Europe will stand by Cyprus after Iran drone strike

French president says attack on island is ‘an attack on Europe’ as EU states send military support

The Guardian - UK · Mar 9

Europe rallies around Cyprus during Iran war as Macron visits to show support for island

French President Emmanuel Macron is traveling to Cyprus

The Independent UK · Mar 9

War in the Middle East: Britain’s involvement so far, from sea to sky

Starmer has allowed the US to use UK bases for ‘defensive operations’. What other actions has Britain taken?

The Guardian - UK · Mar 8

French President Macron to visit Cyprus as France deploys warships

France's President Emmanuel Macron will visit Cyprus on Monday, his office said, as France deploys warships to the Mediterranean following a drone attack on Cyprus days ago.

Radio France Internationale · Mar 8

‘People are thinking twice’: Cyprus feels the effect of the Iran war on tourism

No country in Europe is likely to be affected more than Cyprus, the nearest EU member to the Middle East

The Guardian - UK · Mar 8

Yvette Cooper says UK will not ‘outsource’ foreign policy amid row with Trump

Sir Keir Starmer’s decision not to grant permission for the first wave of military action prompted a raft of criticism from the US president.

Evening Standard · Mar 8

UK faces growing calls from locals to remove Cyprus military bases

Foreign minister, Constantinos Kombos, tells Guardian Iranian-made drone that hit airbase was launched from Lebanon

The Guardian - UK · Mar 7

Armed Forces chief rejects that military was unprepared for Iran war

Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard Knighton said this was ‘the most dangerous period’ over the last 30 years.

Evening Standard · Mar 7