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2026 › March › 05
Cyprus
4 months ago
Defense workers union argues deal at naval home of HMS Dragon undermined readiness for a crisis.
The Guardian view on the expanding Iran crisis: no clear aim and no end in sight | Editorial ⊖⊖
The US and Israel started a war that is escalating rapidly, with repercussions beyond the region too
There will be no quick or easy wins – even on US and Israeli terms. They have celebrated assassinat…
UK says it will send fighter additional Typhoon fighter jets to Qatar and helicopters to Cyprus ○
British PM Keir Starmer announced on Thursday that he will be sending four more fighter jets to Qatar and anti-drone Wildcat helicopters to Cyprus amid the ongoing Iran war.
Spain, Italy and Netherlands join European naval deployment to Cyprus ○
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Multiple European countries have announced further deployment of naval assets to the eastern Mediterranean after a drone attack on a UK base in Cyprus. HMS Dragon is expected next week.
Starmer to hold Downing St press conference at 2pm as he is battered over Britain's military 'humiliation' in Cyprus and brutal Trump clashes ⊖
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Keir Starmer will field questions amid a mounting backlash over Britain's lack of military preparations and the meltdown in the Special Relationship.
POLL OF THE DAY: Is the Government doing enough to protect Britain amid the Iran war? ⊖⊖
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a story from The Daily Mail 💩 › The Daily Mail
Britain has been facing criticism for failing to have enough military assets in the Middle East after RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus was hit by a drone, as the US and Israel intensified their bombing attacks…
EU countries to send naval assets to help protect Cyprus – Europe live ⊕⊕
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a story from The Guardian ⚠️ › International
Italy, Spain, France and the Netherlands will send naval support to the EU country
Meanwhile, France has allowed US aircraft on some of its bases in the Middle East during the conflict opposing the U…
Now SPAIN joins France in sending warships to protect Brits on Cyprus with Royal Navy unable to set sail until next week ○
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General Sir Richard Barrons said that Britain's relationship with the US would be strained because the UK had 'not turned up when they asked in the way that they asked'.
UK defence minister flies to Cyprus to ease tension over drone strike on RAF base ⊖
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a story from The Guardian ⚠️ › International
John Healey meets Cypriot counterpart after Shahed-style drone evaded defences and hit RAF base on island
US-Israel war on Iran – live updates
John Healey flew into Cyprus on Wednesday night to calm th…
Cyprus criticises UK response to drone strikes ahead of Healey visit ⊖⊖
The Cypriot government has criticised how the UK has handled information sharing after drone attacks.