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By Michele Kambas NICOSIA, March 6 (Reuters) - A drone strike this week on a British air base in Cyprus has renewed calls for an end to British military presence on the Mediterranean island as many fear being dragged into the wider Iran conflict.
Greece immediately strengthened Cyprus’ defense by sending the frigates “Kimon” and “Psara”, along with fighter aircraft
(ANSA) - ROME, MAR 6 - At least 160 Italian Navy personnel will be deployed aboard an Italian ship to the Cyprus area to defend the island which was hit by an Iranian-made drone amid the US-Israeli-Iranian war earlier this week,
The U.K. deployed warship HMS Dragon to Cyprus after an Iranian drone allegedly struck a British Royal Air Force base. The prime minister vowed to protect 200,000 Britons in the region.
Whether it’s the Greeks, Persians, Romans, Ottomans or the British, tiny Cyprus has been a prized possession for many. That’s because of its proximity to arguably the world’s oldest hotbed of conflict, a region driven for centuries by faith as the birthplace of three great religions, and more recently by its vast energy resources.
The Cypriot government may renegotiate the status of British bases on the island
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Greece Sends Frigates and Fighters to Defend Cyprus After RAF Akrotiri Attack
After a drone struck RAF Akrotiri on Cyprus, Greece has elected to deploy naval vessels and F-16s to the Republic of Cyprus in order to help defend their close ally. On the evening of Feb. 1, 2026, reports emerged of an emergency situation at RAF Akrotiri,
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Echoing History, Greece’s Navy Is Sailing to Protect Cyprus from Iran
After Iran launched drones at Cyprus, the Hellenic Navy deployed to intercept them—marking the second time it has protected the island from Persia in the last 2,500 years.