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Two Iranian Missiles Launched Towards British Bases in Cyprus, Says London – Government Denies: "It's Not True, There Was No Threat"

Published March 1, 2026, 12:10
Two Iranian Missiles Launched Towards British Bases in Cyprus, Says London – Government Denies: "It's Not True, There Was No Threat"

British Defense Secretary John Healey revealed on Sunday that two Iranian missiles were launched towards British bases in Cyprus. The missiles, it is reported, were intercepted by the Israelis. However, the news has been denied by the Cypriot Government. The government spokesman stated in a post that “regarding statements and publications regarding the launch of missiles towards Cyprus, it is clarified that this is not true and there is no indication that there was a threat to the country. The competent authorities are closely monitoring the situation on an ongoing basis.” In statements, the Minister of Defense, Vasilis Palmas, also emphasized that he denies the reports that circulated today regarding the interception of missiles heading towards Cyprus. According to information from Hermes, the airspace was not closed and no airport in Cyprus was affected. Starmer: Cyprus Was Not a Target In a post, President Christodoulides states that Sir Keir Starmer confirmed that the Republic of Cyprus was not a target amid regional developments. He notes that he had a telephone conversation with Sir Keir Starmer regarding the ongoing regional developments, during which he clearly and without any reservation confirmed that the Republic of Cyprus was not a target. According to the President’s information, direct communication is maintained, while all competent authorities are in full mobilization and closely monitoring developments. Earlier, John Healey had stated that it was not yet clear whether the missiles deliberately targeted British facilities on the island. “We are not sure whether they were deliberately targeting our bases,” he clarified. He also revealed that about 300 British soldiers were stationed near locations that were targeted in Bahrain. Speaking to Sky News, Mr. Healey added: “Few people will mourn the death of the Ayatollah.” However, he emphasized that his biggest concern was the potential consequences of the attacks on Iran and the risk of wider regional escalation. Healey called on Iran to stop missile attacks and abandon its weapons programs, following preemptive strikes by the US and Israel on Iranian military infrastructure and leadership.