Britain is planning to send a warship to defend its Royal Air Force Akrotiri base in Cyprus from Iranian attacks, The Times newspaper reports.

The Times report, citing three sources, said defence minister John Healey had a meeting today with senior military figures, in which they discussed sending HMS Duncan to the region.

The Ministry of Defence did not immediately respond to a Reuters’ request for comment on the report.

 RAF Akrotiri, a British sovereign base in Cyprus that was hit by a drone early Monday, causing limited damage, Cyprus on March 3, 2026. — Reuters
RAF Akrotiri, a British sovereign base in Cyprus that was hit by a drone early Monday, causing limited damage, Cyprus on March 3, 2026. — Reuters

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