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Britain says it is not at war after an Iranian-made drone struck the RAF Akrotiri base in Cyprus, triggering sirens, jet scrambles and precautionary evacuations. While London had agreed to let the U.S. use British bases for attacks on Iran, it says the U.K. will not join such strikes and emphasizes a lawful, measured approach amid escalating regional tensions and memories of the Iraq conflict.
A drone strike hit the RAF Akrotiri base in Cyprus, with UK foreign secretary Yvette Cooper confirming the attack and saying Britain is weighing all options to support about 300,000 British citizens in the Gulf amid rising regional tensions.
Pro-Palestinian activists protested at RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus, objecting to its use as a launch pad for strikes against the Houthi militia in Yemen. The activists condemned the UK government's alleged complicity in supporting Israel's actions in Gaza and called the use of the British bases a disgrace. The British Ministry of Defence denied claims that the base is being used to offer logistical support to Israel and stated that British Forces Cyprus continue to support the delivery of humanitarian aid into Gaza.