UK deploying warship, helicopters to Cyprus after drone strike

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer provided an update Sunday on the situation in the Middle East prior to the Cyprus strikes. (Credit: @Keir_Starmer via X) NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced Tuesday that …

Germany ‘will assist’ in defence of Cyprus after drone strike

Germany will assist in “preventative measures” being taken to protect Cyprus after the island was hit by an Iranian-made drone on Monday, government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis said on Tuesday evening. While he did not detail the exact extent to …

Drone attacks on British base in Cyprus spark concern, but no NATO or EU response

Britain to send destroyer HMS Dragon to Cyprus and strengthen air defense

Britain is sending the destroyer HMS Dragon for air defense to Cyprus after the runway of its Akrotiri airbase was hit by Iranian-made drones. Reuters reports this, writes UNN. Details Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced on Tuesday that he is sending …

World Associated Press Cyprus becomes embroiled in another Middle Eastern maelstrom with UK military bases on its soil

NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — If the adage “geography is destiny” holds true, then Cyprus should be a prime candidate as its poster child. Whether it’s the Greeks, Persians, Romans, Ottomans or the British, tiny Cyprus has been a prized possession for many. That…

Britain, France and Greece send air-defence forces to Cyprus base after drone strike

By Michele Kambas and Sam Tabahriti NICOSIA, March 3 (Reuters) - Britain, France and Greece are sending air-defence forces to Cyprus after drones struck the Royal Air Force Akrotiri base on the ‌island, prompting a broader regional defence military …

Cyprus the likely launchpad as UK jets shoot down drones in Jordan

Cyprus was the likely launchpad as British fighter jets engaged and shot down drones flying in Jordanian airspace on Tuesday evening. The British defence ministry announced that F-35 fighter jets which were operating in Jordanian airspace “shot down …

French Rafale jets secures UAE skies as Paris boosts Cyprus defenses

French Rafale fighter jets deployed in the United Arab Emirates have carried out “air security” operations above French bases in the Gulf, France’s foreign minister Jean-Noël Barrot said on March 3, 2026. In an interview with French media BFMTV, Barrot …

Iranian embassy stresses ‘cordial relationship’ with Cyprus

Iran’s embassy in Nicosia sought on Tuesday to reassure Cyprus that their relations remain strong and unaffected by the escalating regional conflict, noting that Tehran has never initiated aggression. Relations between Tehran and Nicosia remain cordial …

Strikes in Iran: Macron deploys the Charles de Gaulle and sends the frigate Languedoc to Cyprus

Faced with a war that is "spreading" in the Middle East, Emmanuel Macron France announced a series of military and diplomatic measures on Tuesday evening to protect French interests and secure the region. In a solemn address, the head of state …