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British Press on Attack on Akrotiri: “Trump Disappointed with Starmer”

Published March 2, 2026, 14:07
British Press on Attack on Akrotiri: “Trump Disappointed with Starmer”

Donald Trump expressed his disappointment with Keir Starmer for his initial refusal to allow the US to use the Diego Garcia base for attacks on Iran. Britain initially refused, citing international law, but then gave the “green light”, allowing the use of British bases for “specific defensive purposes”. This decision coincided with the drone attack on the British Akrotiri base in Cyprus. British authorities are investigating the origin and identity of the drone, while speculation is emerging that the attack may have been orchestrated by Hezbollah or launched directly from Iran. British media highlight the strengthening of defense systems in the region, but question how the drone managed to pass through detection systems.