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Starmer says UK sending more fighter jets to Middle East and first repatriation flight has left Oman – as it happened

PM also confirms that the first repatriation flight for Britons in the region has taken off

The Guardian - UK

UK defence secretary flies to Cyprus amid fallout over RAF base drone strike

John Healey meets Cypriot counterpart after Shahed-style drone evaded defences and hit Akrotiri airbase on island

The Guardian - UK

The Iran war could hit Britain — Starmer must equip the country to defend itself

It will take more than 10 days to get the destroyer HMS Dragon tooled up, battle ready and on station to protect Akrotiri and the island of Cyprus from Iranian drone and missile attacks. The RAF base there has already been hit by Iranian Shahed drones, probably launched by Hezbollah…

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Starmer says UK-US relationship does not mean ‘hanging on to Trump’s words’

Sir Keir Starmer has been the subject of personal attacks from Donald Trump over the initial refusal to allow British bases to be used to bomb Iran.

Evening Standard

‘We never imagined this’: the Cypriot village on edge after RAF Akrotiri drone strike

Evacuations near RAF base have reignited debate as Cypriots question the risks of hosting western military sites

The Guardian - UK

Moment RAF F-35 jet shoots down Iranian drone over Middle East

The Ministry of Defence has released footage of the moment a British warplane shoots down a drone over Jordan.

The Independent UK

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…

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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

Starmer mulls moving Navy destroyer to Middle East

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The Independent UK

End of a special relationship: Why it is over between Starmer and Trump

NEWS ANALYSIS: Donald Trump’s interviews have revealed that his close relationship with Keir Starmer is finished, political editor David Maddox explains that the breakdown is much more than a disagreement over Iran

The Independent UK

Starmer’s position on Iran pleases no one, but that is because there are no good options

None of the prime minister’s critics engages with the hard strategic dilemmas arising from Britain’s perilous dependency on US power, says Guardian columnist Rafael Behr

The Guardian - UK

‘Disappointing’ NI First Minister not at UK briefings on Iran – Little-Pengelly

Northern Ireland First Minister Michelle O’Neill said she ‘will not be part of any briefing by the British government on their military operations’.

Evening Standard

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…

The Conversation

What is the extent of the UK’s involvement in the Middle East war?

What is likely to happen now that the US has been given permission to use British bases for a ‘specific and limited defensive purpose’

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The Independent UK

Drones targeting RAF base in Cyprus intercepted as Iran conflict intensifies

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The Independent UK

UFC star Arman Tsarukyan sparks chaotic brawl after wrestling Instagram star

Tsarukyan attacked opponent Georgio Poullas following the conclusion of his co-main event bout at RAF 06

The Independent UK

Yvette Cooper admits fears of British casualties from ‘reckless’ Iran missile attacks in Gulf

The Foreign Office is drawing up a register of all 300,000 Britons in the region to advise them on how best to protect themselves, as all flights out are cancelled

The Independent UK

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

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International Business Times UK

Keir Starmer Caves to US Pressure, Allows Strikes on Iran to Save British Lives

Starmer said the UK is not taking part in offensive operations but has allowed the US to use certain bases to target Iranian missile storage depots and launchers.

The Independent UK

Oil prices soar as Iran’s attack on ships near Strait of Hormuz raise fears of wider economic shock

Spike follows claims Iran’s Revolutionary Guards struck three oil tankers in the Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz

The Guardian - UK

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 Independent UK

Updating list of winners at the 2026 Actor Awards

The 2026 Actor Awards are being handed out at a ceremony that honors the best performances in film and television

The Independent UK

RAF base in Cyprus hit by drone strike, Yvette Cooper confirms

The foreign secretary said the UK is considering ‘all options’ to support the 300,000 British citizens who are currently in the Gulf

The Independent UK

Starmer gives Trump permission to use RAF bases for defensive action against Iran

But just hours after the prime minister made his announcement there were reports of an explosion at one of the UK bases in Cyprus - RAF Akrotiri

International Business Times UK

Britain Enters the Iran Conflict for the First Time as RAF Typhoon Intercepts Drone Heading for Qatar

The UK has entered the Iran conflict, with an RAF Typhoon jet shooting down an Iranian drone near Qatar, marking a significant shift in Britain's military stance.

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