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Starmer: Iran's Attack on Our Base in Cyprus is Not Retaliation for Our Position

Published March 2, 2026, 17:08
Starmer: Iran's Attack on Our Base in Cyprus is Not Retaliation for Our Position

Prime Minister Starmer stated that the drone attack on RAF Akrotiri base in Cyprus is not retaliation for the United Kingdom's position. He emphasized that the bases in Cyprus are not used by American bombers and that Britain did not participate in the initial attacks against Iran. Starmer advocated for a negotiated agreement with Iran, aiming to abandon its nuclear ambitions and end its destabilizing activities. He acknowledged Trump's disagreement with the initial British stance but defended the decision as being in the national interest of Britain. He also referred to Iran's launch of hundreds of missiles and thousands of drones at other countries and the presence of approximately 300,000 British citizens in the region.