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Cyprus Demands Guarantees on UK Bases After Drone Strike

6/1/2026

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Cyprus demands guarantees that any UK government, such as a possible Nigel Farage administration, cannot unilaterally use the Akrotiri and Dhekelia bases.
A senior Cypriot diplomat said the island will raise concerns after the Iran war ends.
Cyprus welcomed Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s initial decision and demanded concrete guarantees.
Officials criticized the UK for poor communication after an Iranian drone hit RAF Akrotiri on March 2, leaving residents without warning.

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Cyprus demands guarantees that any UK government, such as a possible Nigel Farage administration, cannot unilaterally use the Akrotiri and Dhekelia bases.
A senior Cypriot diplomat said the island will raise concerns after the Iran war ends.
Cyprus welcomed Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s initial decision and demanded concrete guarantees.
Officials criticized the UK for poor communication after an Iranian drone hit RAF Akrotiri on March 2, leaving residents without warning.