UK: Drone targeting RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus did not come from Iran
Mar 4th 2026
The British Defence Ministry says a drone that targeted the RAF base at Akrotiri was not launched from Iran but has not identified its origin, and London has moved to boost air defenses and send armed helicopters to Cyprus.
- British Defence Ministry said the drone that targeted RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus was not launched from Iran.
- The ministry did not say where the drone was launched from.
- Akrotiri is a UK Royal Air Force base in southwest Cyprus that also houses families of service personnel.
- The attack occurred after the UK said it would support the US in military actions against Iran.
- The UK resupplied air defense systems and missiles to British and allied bases across the region.
- Royal Navy helicopters armed with missiles are due to arrive in Cyprus in the coming days.