British ministers were warned about Iran attack but 'didn't do enough' to prepare, claims ex-diplomat - as HMS Dragon mission to Cyprus is delayed ⊖⊖
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Ameer Kotecha, who stepped down from his Foreign Office post this week, revealed that the Government had ample notice of the US-Israel attack on Iran.
HMS Dragon's mission to Cyprus 'is being delayed because dockyard only works nine to five, Monday to Friday' ○
The deployment of HMS Dragon to Cyprus has been delayed amid claims from union officials that the naval base responsible for its repairs only operates on a 'nine-to-five, Monday-to-Friday' schedule.
All March EU meetings in Cyprus rescheduled or made virtual ○
“Due to developments in the region there were difficulties or cancellations with the flights not only to Cyprus, but also to other countries in the region, so we had to be flexible,” a Cypriot offici…
Why have Europe, Australia sent military assets to the Middle East? ○
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France, Spain and Australia are among the countries to deploy military assets to the Middle East after Cyprus attacks.
Anti-UK protests break out in Cyprus with chants of 'British bases out' after drone struck RAF Akrotiri ⊖
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Demonstrators gathered in Limassol in recent days calling for the removal of British bases after the suspected Iranian-made drone hit the base earlier this week.
RAF jets could legally strike Iran’s missile bases, says David Lammy - UK politics live ⊖
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Deputy prime minister says while jets currently only shooting down missiles, there is legal basis for them to do more
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David Lammy also said there should be an investig…
David Lammy says UK strikes on Iranian missile sites WOULD be legal (as he wrongly claims Cyprus is a member of Nato) ⊖
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David Lammy fuelled speculation that the RAF could step up involvement in the US-Israeli operation - despite initially barring the use of UK bases.
UK warship STILL hasn't set sail for Cyprus base and might not arrive for a 'couple of weeks', Defence Secretary John Healey admits as Britain's humiliation deepens ⊖⊖
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Keir Starmer finally ordered the deployment of HMS Dragon on Tuesday, amid fury that the crucial site had been left vulnerable to Iranian reprisals.
Anger in Cyprus over UK bases as US-Israel war with Iran endangers island ⊖⊖
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Protests grow as attack on British military site stirs fears that Cyprus is being dragged into a regional conflict.
Allies send warships to Cyprus as Royal Navy faces further embarrassment and are left behind ⊖
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Military minnows the Netherlands and Spain confirmed their frigates will protect Cyprus, where the RAF Akrotiri base remains vulnerable. France, Italy and Greece are also dispatching warships.
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