Iranian Drones Strike EU Country In War First

Iranian drones have attacked the British RAF base in Akrotiri, Cyprus, marking the conflict's expansion into an EU nation. The attack, which damaged a runway, prompted the base to respond defensively and initiate emergency precautions. The UK had recently bolstered defenses at Akrotiri, including radar and F-35 jets. The attack triggered an evacuation of an airport in Paphos, Cyprus, due to a suspicious radar detection. British military families are being evacuated for their safety as the base comes under attack. The timing of the drone strike suggests it may have occurred before the UK permitted US use of its bases. The President of Cyprus clarified the country's neutrality and declared full operational readiness. There is concern the drones may have been launched from Lebanon, Iran's proxy, which is close to Cyprus. Israel has recently renewed its bombing of Lebanon, increasing tensions in the region. The RAF is investigating the source of the drones and heightening security measures.