Cyprus Says UK Not Doing Enough to Protect It From Iranian Attacks

Spain and Italy are joining European allies in reinforcing Cyprus after a drone strike on a British base heightened fears of escalation in the Iran conflict.

A dog sits at the main gate of the U.K.’s RAF Akrotiri air base after it was hit by a drone strike early morning near Limassol, Cyprus, Monday, March, 2, 2026. AP Photo/Petros Karadjias

Cypriot High Commissioner to the UK Kyriacos Kouros said on March 4 that Cypriots are disappointed with the UK government’s response following a drone strike on a British military base on the island.

Speaking to the BBC when asked whether Cyprus felt adequately protected by the UK, Kouros said, “Let’s say that the people are disappointed, the people are scared, the people could expect more.”