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“Fully” Equipped Bases in Cyprus, but… Pierced by Drone: Trump Disappointed with Starmer

Published March 2, 2026, 14:57
“Fully” Equipped Bases in Cyprus, but… Pierced by Drone: Trump Disappointed with Starmer

Donald Trump expressed his disappointment with Sir Keir Starmer, accusing him of initially blocking the use of the Diego Garcia base for attacks on Iran. Despite the initial refusal of Britain, Starmer eventually gave the green light to the use of British bases for “specific and limited defensive purposes.” However, shortly after the approval, the British base in Akrotiri, Cyprus, was attacked by Iranian drones. British authorities are investigating the origin of the drones, with suspicions that they were launched from Lebanon, possibly by Hezbollah, or directly from Iran. Despite the strengthening of British bases with drone defense systems, F-35 aircraft and radar, the drone managed to penetrate the Cypriot national airspace. The successful penetration of the drone raises questions about the effectiveness of defense systems. The incident highlights the vulnerability of military installations and the need for constant vigilance and improvement of defense capabilities.