UK says drone attack on Cyprus base was not launched from Iran
Middle East Eye • • general
Key Points:
- A drone that struck Britain's RAF Akrotiri base in Cyprus was not launched from Iran, according to the UK Ministry of Defence, which suspects a pro-Iran militia in Lebanon or western Iraq but has not confirmed the origin.
- The drone, identified as a "Shahed-type," hit a hangar housing American U-2 spy planes, causing a fire but no casualties or equipment damage.
- The Cypriot government criticized the UK for failing to prevent the drone attack and for not warning local residents, expressing disappointment and concern over the incident.
- British Defence Secretary John Healey visited Cyprus amid heightened tensions, with France, Greece, and the UK deploying military support, including F-16 jets, anti-drone systems,
