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The Latest Breaking News from Akrotiri

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

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

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

The Guardian - UK

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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

The Guardian - UK

British military involvement in Gaza 'much deeper than media acknowledge'

BRITAIN’S military involvement with Israel’s 14-month long assault on Gaza “goes far beyond” what is commonly assumed, according to a new…

The National (Scotland)

Starmer holds talks with Cypriot president in first PM visit since 1971

The Prime Minister’s meeting with Cypriot leader Nikos Christodoulides was the first of its kind in 53 years.

Evening Standard

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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UK’s alleged use of Cyprus bases to arm Israel and hit Yemen draw protests

Monitors and media reports claim Britain is supplying Israel’s army for its war in Gaza from military bases in Cyprus.

Al Jazeera

Widow of soldier killed on Cyprus RAF base appeals for new inquest

Anthony Oxley, 40, died when his motorbike was hit by a car driven by a US serviceman at RAF Akrotiri in 2016.

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