Summary
A British military base in Cyprus was hit by a suspected Iranian drone. The attack caused minor damage and led to increased security measures. Cyprus's president confirmed that the country is not involved in any military action.
Key Facts
- The Akrotiri base in Cyprus faced a suspected drone attack.
- The UK Ministry of Defence confirmed the attack and stated a "live situation" is ongoing.
- The drone caused minor damage when it crashed at the base.
- The incident followed the UK's decision to allow US use of its bases for potential actions against Iran.
- Cyprus's president stated that Cyprus is not involved in military operations.
- The base in Akrotiri previously supported operations in Iraq, Syria, and Yemen.
- The European Commission expressed support for EU member states after the event.
