UK Defence Minister Flies to Cyprus to Defuse Drone Strike Fallout
UK Defence Minister John Healey travels to Cyprus to address diplomatic tensions after a drone attack on an RAF base, raising concerns amid the escalating US-Iran conflict.
UK Defence Minister John Healey has flown to Cyprus to address the diplomatic fallout over a drone attack on an RAF base on the island. The incident, which saw a drone evade detection and strike the military installation, has prompted fury from Cypriot officials.
According to UK officials, the drone that hit the RAF base in Cyprus managed to avoid detection by flying low and slow when it was launched by pro-Iranian militia in Lebanon or western Iraq. This breach of the base's defences has raised significant concerns, particularly amidst the ongoing tensions between the US, Israel, and Iran in the Middle East.
Source: The Guardian
