Britain Defends Against Iran Drone Attacks

0:00On March 2nd, Britain insists it is not at war with Iran, even after an Iranian-made drone struck a runway at its airbase in Cyprus late Sunday. The attack caused minimal damage with no injuries, but it marked the first time the conflict reached European soil. In response, Prime Minister Keir Starmer agreed Sunday to let the United States use British bases to target Iranian missile sites. Iran's blared again at the base Monday, prompting two typhoon jets and two F-35 fighters to scramble. Cypriot officials reported intercepting two incoming drones headed for the island. The base serves as Britain's key hub for Middle East operations, including past strikes against extremists and rebels. Memories of the Iraq War, two decades ago, loom large, where Britain joined the United States and lost 179 troops amid huge controversy. SpaceX now warned the nation risks, sliding into another messy fight, with some lawmakers saying limits on involvement could vanish quickly. To bolster security, Britain recently sent extra F-35 jets, radar, and anti-drone gear

1:05to the base. Famous of personnel there are relocating to safer spots nearby, as a precaution. Officials refused to back the main U.S. and Israeli strikes, but stress Iran must not get nuclear weapons. Britain plans to stick with defensive moves and push for talks to ease tensions, while keeping a close eye on any further threats in the region.