British Base Hit in Cyprus, U.K. Terror Threat Under Review as Iran War Spreads:
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Iranian Drone Strikes British RAF Base in CyprusOn March 2, an Iranian drone hit RAF Akrotiri, prompting the UK to enhance defenses and review its terror threat level.
- An Iranian drone struck the RAF base at Akrotiri, Cyprus, impacting the runway early on March 2 without causing casualties.
- Two additional drones targeting the same base were intercepted successfully by British defenses later that day.
- The UK deployed extra security measures including radar, anti-drone systems, and F-35 jets to support regional stability amid rising tensions.
- The British government permitted US use of its bases for strikes against Iran while maintaining a high terror threat assessment at home.
The basis of our decision is the collective self-defense of longstanding friends and allies, and protecting British lives. That is in accordance with international law.— Keir Starmer, British Prime Minister, speaking about the UK's decision to allow the U.S. to use British bases to prevent Iran from firing missiles across the region.
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