A suspected drone strike targeted a UK military base in Cyprus this evening, as confirmed by a Ministry of Defence spokesperson. RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus was the site of the strike, which fortunately resulted in no casualties, according to the MoD.
The Ministry of Defence stated that the Armed Forces are actively responding to the incident at RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus. The base’s force protection is on high alert, and measures have been taken to protect personnel. Updates on the situation will be provided as it unfolds.
The drone strike occurred following Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s announcement that the UK had permitted the US to conduct strikes on Iranian missile sites from British bases. This decision was made as part of a rescue operation for UK citizens in the Gulf amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.
With hostilities escalating, the US and Israel are continuing to target Iran in response to the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Concerns are mounting for over 200,000 British nationals, including military personnel, in the Gulf region as the conflict intensifies.
The Prime Minister clarified that British forces would not engage directly in the strikes but would support defensive actions targeting missile storage depots and launchers threatening Iran’s neighbors.
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