Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Helen Corbett

UK sending warship to Cyprus after RAF base attacked by Iran

Cyprus United Kingdom Iran
  • The UK is deploying helicopters with counter-drone capabilities and the warship HMS Dragon to Cyprus to protect British military personnel amidst escalating Middle East tensions.
  • This deployment follows a drone attack on RAF Akrotiri, a British sovereign air base in Cyprus, which caused minimal damage and no casualties.
  • Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer confirmed the deployment, stating it was in response to the security situation.
  • The helicopters will be Wildcats equipped with Martlet missiles, and HMS Dragon is a Type 45 air defence destroyer designed for air defence.
  • Cypriot authorities also intercepted two further drones heading towards the base, and France is reportedly planning to send air defence systems and a frigate to Cyprus.

IN FULL

Iran-US war latest: Trump tells Iran it is ‘too late’ for talks as UK poised to send warship to Cyprus

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Hair compost, sugar waxes and refillable shampoo: inside a California low-waste salon
Scisters Salon & Apothecary in the San Diego area is committed to sustainable beauty and going low-waste
The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
The raccoon raiding your garbage bin might just be solving a puzzle — for the fun of it
Ever woken up to find that a crafty raccoon has overturned your garbage bin and spread the discarded contents of your life across the street?
The Conversation
The Conversation
Florida man drops $500 on dinner, tips low, and then turns the tables by calling for the manager: ‘just being cheap’
This guy is a server's worst nightmare.
We Got This Covered
We Got This Covered
Will Stephen Colbert’s Lord of the Rings film be Tom Bombadil’s time to shine?
The US talkshow host’s script will focus on chapters three to eight of Tolkien’s first volume – a section Hollywood originally thought disposable but is now circling back to monetise
The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
MLB Teams Are Offering the Saddest 9-9-9 Beer/Hot Dog Challenges at Games This Season
The MLB teams offering this challenge probably think they are being cool. But they are not.
Sports Illustrated
Sports Illustrated
Viral 'Space Potato' Freaks Viewers, Asks NASA to 'Kill It With Fire'—Astronaut Says It's His 'Hobby'
A 'space potato' grown aboard the ISS went viral for its alien look, but NASA astronaut Don Pettit says it highlights future food needs in space.
International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.
Download on the AppStore Get it on Google Play