2 w. ago UK informed but bases not involved in US strikes on Iran, minister says

The British government was informed ahead of time of the United States’ strikes on nuclear facilities in Iran, but did not receive and request for its bases in Cyprus or in the Indian Ocean to be used as part of the operation, the country’s Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds said on Sunday. “I know often because […]

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3 w. ago US eyes UK bases in Greek Cyprus for military support amid Israel

US eyes UK bases in Greek Cyprus for military support amid Israel-Iran tensions  Hürriyet Daily News

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3 w. ago US ‘may ask UK to station refuelling aircraft at British Cyprus base’

The United States may ask the United Kingdom for permission to station refuelling aircraft at the British base in Akrotiri if it enters the conflict between Iran and Israel, according to reports on Thursday. With US President Donald Trump said to be considering the prospect of entering the conflict on the side of Israel, the […]

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3 w. ago UK’s Cyprus bases ‘hugely important’, British foreign secretary says

The United Kingdom’s bases in Cyprus are “hugely important at this time”, British Foreign Secretary David Lammy said on Monday night, amid an escalating conflict between Iran and Israel. Addressing his country’s parliament, he stressed that the UK is “not involved in Israel’s strikes”, but highlighted the UK’s role in fighting against terrorist insurgencies such […]

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3 w. ago Tofalides ‘proud’ to represent Cyprus at European Fencing Championships

London-based UK-Cypriot Alex Tofalides is the sole representative of Cyprus at the European Fencing Championships, which begin on Monday, in Genoa, Italy. Tofalides, 32, will compete in the Foil category, which includes 77 participants. The competition will start with preliminary group rounds before moving on to the knockout stage, beginning with the Round of 64. […]

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4 w. ago UK denies involvement of Cyprus bases in Israeli strikes on Iran

UK denies involvement of Cyprus bases in Israeli strikes on Iran  Kathimerini.com.cy

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4 w. ago Bases ‘not involved’ in Iran strikes but UK updates Cyprus travel advisory

Bases ‘not involved’ in Iran strikes but UK updates Cyprus travel advisory  Cyprus Mail

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