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UK Troops Targeted by Iran-Linked Drones in Iraq

3/13/2026

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British Troops Defend

British troops at a base in Erbil, northern Iraq, faced Iran-linked drone attacks on March 11.
UK officials reported no British injuries.
The incident followed a drone strike on RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus believed to involve Iranian support.
A UK counter-drone team shot down two drones as Defence Secretary John Healey said Russia is aiding Iran and announced evacuation and warship plans for the Strait of Hormuz.

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Army Manhunt Begins

A manhunt is underway after four military drones were stolen from Fort Campbell, Kentucky, in November 2025.
Masked intruders breached the base, and the U.S. Army offered a $5,000 reward for information.
Surveillance footage is under review to determine whether the theft was premeditated.
U.S. President Donald Trump stated that any Iranian retaliation would provoke a strong U.S. response, highlighting concerns over potential domestic threats linked to the conflict.

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British Troops Defend

British troops at a base in Erbil, northern Iraq, faced Iran-linked drone attacks on March 11.
UK officials reported no British injuries.
The incident followed a drone strike on RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus believed to involve Iranian support.
A UK counter-drone team shot down two drones as Defence Secretary John Healey said Russia is aiding Iran and announced evacuation and warship plans for the Strait of Hormuz.

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