Overview
- The Ministry of Defence said forces are responding to a suspected drone strike at RAF Akrotiri around midnight local time, describing the situation as live.
- Base authorities reported minor damage and no injuries, and British sovereign bases in Cyprus ordered personnel to shelter after a security threat notice.
- Prime Minister Keir Starmer authorized the United States to use UK bases for a specific and limited defensive purpose targeting Iranian missile infrastructure.
- Defence Secretary John Healey said two ballistic missiles were fired in the direction of Cyprus and fell into the sea, underscoring the risk to UK bases.
- UK forces have intensified defensive operations in the region, including intercepting threatening drones, while the government updates travel advice and prepares consular support for UK nationals.