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The Latest Breaking News from RAF Akrotiri

UK says it is not at war after Iranian drone strikes RAF Akrotiri base in Cyprus

Akrotiri is the UK's main air base for operations in the Middle East and in recent years has been used for missions against the so-called IS group in Syria and Iraq and to strike Houthi targets in Yemen.

Euronews

Is it safe to travel to Cyprus? Latest advice after RAF base hit by drone in Iran-US conflict

Travellers have been told to take ‘sensible precautions’ on the island north west of Israel

The Independent UK

Politics latest: Starmer stands by refusal to join Iran strikes after Trump lashes out at UK

The prime minister has allowed the US military to use British bases to fire missiles towards Iran

The Independent UK

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RAF site hit by drone as Starmer allows US to use British bases to target Iran

The drone which hit RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus is believed to have been launched before Sir Keir Starmer allowed British bases to be used by the US.

Evening Standard

RAF base in Cyprus hit by drone strike as new security threat sparks evacuation of local residents

Suspected strike on RAF Akrotiri comes just hours after Sir Keir Starmer said the UK had allowed the US to strike Iranian missile sites from British bases

Evening Standard

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 Guardian - UK

Suspected drone strike hits RAF base in Cyprus

There were no casualties in the incident at the base near Limassol.

Evening Standard

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Briton arrested for alleged terrorism offences and spying on RAF base in Cyprus

Man allegedly surveilled RAF Akrotiri and was planning imminent terrorist attack, according to reports

The Guardian - UK

British man arrested on suspicion of spying and terrorism offences in Cyprus

He is alleged to have been monitoring the RAF Akrotiri base on the island.

Evening Standard

Did the UK Use Cyprus Military Bases To Supply Arms To Israel Since Oct 7?

Local media reports suggest that the UK and the US used Cyprus military bases, especially the RAF Akrotiri military base in Northern Cyprus to supply fighter jets and rocket launchers used by Israel in the Gaza bombing.

International Business Times UK

Thousands Protest in Solidarity with Palestine on 100th Day of War

Thousands of people took to the streets globally to mark the 100th day of Israel's war with Hamas, demanding the release of hostages and a cease-fire in Gaza.

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