>A second attack has been launched on a British military base in Cyprus, according to the Cypriot government.
>Two unmanned drones heading towards RAF Akrotiri have been “successfully intercepted”, a spokesman said.
>An hour ago, air raid sirens sounded at the base, which came under attack by Iranian drones targeting the runway overnight.
limeflavoured on
And it also turns out, as per a tweet by a Guardian journalist, that the first attack yesterday was before the UK announced they were allowing the US to use the bases. So it was an unprovoked military attack on sovereign British territory.
ByteSizedGenius on
I’m not sure what Iran’s strategy here. Throw enough shit at the US’s allies in the region and hope they get fed up and tell the US to pack it in?
I hope we don’t get property dragged into this.
fightmesoftlybaby on
At this point they’ve gone full scorched earth.
Launching attacks on over 10 different countries is insane given their position.
LostnFoundAgainAgain on
Wouldn’t surprise me if we start seeing UK jets heading towards Iran now, or at least providing full support to the US and Israel.
Over the last 14 or 15 hours since Iran first hit Cyprus there has been a massive shift in tone from the UK government and Europe in general, a lot of countries are diverting more and more resources towards the middle east.
Also correct me if I’m wrong, but couldn’t the UK use article 4 here to try and bring NATO into this? A direct attack on a UK military base in Europe is definitely an act which NATO was created for.
omry1526 on
Inbf greenandpleasent folks here self flagellate and tell you it’s all our fault for not stopping trump or whatever RT says today
NordicBeserker on
Wondering if that first hit on our runway was launched from Lebanon by Hezbollah in that initial wave last night. Seems like this mornings attack was two shaheds, both intercepted but at least one over land.
We’ve even got Greece deploying their fancy new frigates for us. One holds their centauros anti drone system, effective combat tested jammer.
SMuRG_Teh_WuRGG on
We’re not going to fight for America. They disrespected our vets and we just go out of the middle east in the past few years. If they want to die fighting Iranians, let them, but keep the UK out of it.
Why_you_so_wrong_ on
Are you telling me all those top 1% commenters aren’t privy to details of COBRA meetings? I am shocked.
nopeitsadog on
Attack on British sovereignty? Starmer needs to get a fucking back bone
dragon3301 on
They are saying if we go down we’re taking someone with us. We’re gonna cause damage to a lot of people.
Never completely surround your enemy always leave an out because what if the way he chooses is through. Through you.
Successful-Cut-5772 on
It’s a dangerous move to attack a sovereign base like that, especially before any official involvement was even announced. Their strategy seems less like calculated escalation and more like indiscriminate provocation. I really hope cooler heads prevail so we don’t get pulled deeper into this mess.
wookiecock69 on
Thank you USA for dragging us into another war, for pushing our prices up and for creating future terrorists who want revenge for us blowing up their families.
Mixed_Fabrics on
Time to bring in more air defence capabilities – easy enough to intercept one incoming target but what if many start coming in at one – Ukraine style…
I bet we’ll see a T45 destroyer deployed to the eastern Mediterranean.
Any-Try-6626 on
Whilst I am ambivalent about USA and Israel attacking Iran ….. can you imagine if Iran had nuclear tipped missiles?????
PyroRampage on
Good job we have F35-B’s there. Hopefully, we use them soon.
iZian on
Hang on hang on. According to the left leaning news, and Reddit commenters a-fury; the first attack was both in response to Starmer and simultaneously not real and just in the direction of the Mediterranean.
Turns out it was real and was before Starmer said shit about the US using our bases?
Pikachu shock face !
It’s usually weeks before I get to go back in the replies and wind them up over their 10/10 parroting skills
DeathDestroyerWorlds on
Ahh, here we are, resorting to personal attacks, you have a good day son.
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>A second attack has been launched on a British military base in Cyprus, according to the Cypriot government.
>Two unmanned drones heading towards RAF Akrotiri have been “successfully intercepted”, a spokesman said.
>An hour ago, air raid sirens sounded at the base, which came under attack by Iranian drones targeting the runway overnight.
And it also turns out, as per a tweet by a Guardian journalist, that the first attack yesterday was before the UK announced they were allowing the US to use the bases. So it was an unprovoked military attack on sovereign British territory.
I’m not sure what Iran’s strategy here. Throw enough shit at the US’s allies in the region and hope they get fed up and tell the US to pack it in?
I hope we don’t get property dragged into this.
At this point they’ve gone full scorched earth.
Launching attacks on over 10 different countries is insane given their position.
Wouldn’t surprise me if we start seeing UK jets heading towards Iran now, or at least providing full support to the US and Israel.
Over the last 14 or 15 hours since Iran first hit Cyprus there has been a massive shift in tone from the UK government and Europe in general, a lot of countries are diverting more and more resources towards the middle east.
Also correct me if I’m wrong, but couldn’t the UK use article 4 here to try and bring NATO into this? A direct attack on a UK military base in Europe is definitely an act which NATO was created for.
Inbf greenandpleasent folks here self flagellate and tell you it’s all our fault for not stopping trump or whatever RT says today
Wondering if that first hit on our runway was launched from Lebanon by Hezbollah in that initial wave last night. Seems like this mornings attack was two shaheds, both intercepted but at least one over land.
We’ve even got Greece deploying their fancy new frigates for us. One holds their centauros anti drone system, effective combat tested jammer.
We’re not going to fight for America. They disrespected our vets and we just go out of the middle east in the past few years. If they want to die fighting Iranians, let them, but keep the UK out of it.
Are you telling me all those top 1% commenters aren’t privy to details of COBRA meetings? I am shocked.
Attack on British sovereignty? Starmer needs to get a fucking back bone
They are saying if we go down we’re taking someone with us. We’re gonna cause damage to a lot of people.
Never completely surround your enemy always leave an out because what if the way he chooses is through. Through you.
It’s a dangerous move to attack a sovereign base like that, especially before any official involvement was even announced. Their strategy seems less like calculated escalation and more like indiscriminate provocation. I really hope cooler heads prevail so we don’t get pulled deeper into this mess.
Thank you USA for dragging us into another war, for pushing our prices up and for creating future terrorists who want revenge for us blowing up their families.
Time to bring in more air defence capabilities – easy enough to intercept one incoming target but what if many start coming in at one – Ukraine style…
I bet we’ll see a T45 destroyer deployed to the eastern Mediterranean.
Whilst I am ambivalent about USA and Israel attacking Iran ….. can you imagine if Iran had nuclear tipped missiles?????
Good job we have F35-B’s there. Hopefully, we use them soon.
Hang on hang on. According to the left leaning news, and Reddit commenters a-fury; the first attack was both in response to Starmer and simultaneously not real and just in the direction of the Mediterranean.
Turns out it was real and was before Starmer said shit about the US using our bases?
Pikachu shock face !
It’s usually weeks before I get to go back in the replies and wind them up over their 10/10 parroting skills
Ahh, here we are, resorting to personal attacks, you have a good day son.