US EditionIran missiles fired towards UK bases in Cyprus, Defence Secretary reveals
Two Iranian missiles fired near Cyprus highlight rising regional risks as UK increases defensive flights and protection for thousands of personnel, Defence Secretary said.
- On March 1, UK Defence Secretary John Healey said two ballistic missiles were fired in the direction of Cyprus but were not believed to be targeted at the island.
- Following US‑Israeli strikes, Iran launched missile and drone attacks on nearly 30 US bases after the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iranian outlets report.
- British aircraft and UK counter-drone units are flying defensive missions from Cyprus and Qatar, intercepting threats near Bahrain, according to Healey.
- The MoD said it is monitoring closely and will take "all necessary measures" to protect personnel, while Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer chaired Cobra meetings and spoke with Nikos Christodoulides, President of Cyprus.
- With bases near Europe, officials warn that Cyprus's location raises spillover and travel disruption risks, and further Iranian retaliation could involve regional powers and disrupt energy and trade routes.
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The Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs states that, according to information provided by the authorities in Cyprus, the island has not been subjected to the attacks launched by Iran. MAE reminds the Romanians that it is important to register their presence at the Romanian consulate office in Nicosia and recommends that they follow and respect the announcements and instructions of the Cypriot authorities.
The British Minister of Defense spoke of the two devices, then Nicosia pointed out that the island was not the target. Tehran can reach the territory of the European Union. And President Pezeshkian asked for revenge. The node of the sleeping cells is
Cyprus denies reports of Iranian missile fire amid retaliatory regional attacks
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