Keir Starmer'Trump Will Bitterly Regret': Iran FM Araghchi Threatens US After Submarine Torpedoes IRIS DenaBritain is facing sharp criticism from partners in the Gulf after Iranian missile strikes escalated tensions across the Middle East. The base lies close to the headquarters of the US Fifth Fleet, which was struck by an Iranian missile. British F-35 and Typhoon aircraft based in Cyprus have been flying defensive missions to intercept Iranian missiles and drones. Kyriacos Kouros, Cyprus’s high commissioner to the UK, said the deployment of HMS Dragon was “welcome” but noted the ship would take more than a week to reach the region. He compared the UK’s timeline with that of other allies.“The French are coming,” Kouros said.

Source: The Times March 05, 2026 10:39 UTC