Drone Strike at UK Base in Cyprus, Tensions Rise

0:00In Sydney, it's March 2nd. Here's what is happening. A drone strike hit the RAF Akratiri Air Base in Cyprus at midnight local time, prompting the UK to order non-essential personnel to leave as a precaution. The attack caused only minor damage with no injuries reported, according to Cypriot authorities and the Ministry of Defense. The base quickly raised force protection to the highest level and issued a shelter in place alert for nearby residents. Officials confirmed it was likely a Shahedron, but stressed the incident was contained. This came just hours after UK Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, agreed to let the U.S. use British bases for limited strikes on Iranian missile sites, targeting neighbors. The UK won't join the attacks directly, focusing instead on protecting British lives in the region. Cyprus President Niko's Christadolidis made clear his country isn't involved in any operations and won't be. Some locals in Akratiri village have chosen to leave amid worries, though other bases on the island are running as normal.

1:02Meanwhile, Middle East tensions drag into their third day, with U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran following the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Kaminay. Oil prices are climbing as threats grow to shipping in the strait of Hormuz. This story is made possible by our sponsor. Your pillow, your podcast, your moment, made for listening in bed, S-O-L-I,