Britain will not be using its bases in Cyprus for any offensive action in the US-Israel war on Iran, the Cypriot government spokesperson has said, citing a phone call between British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides, according to Reuters.

“The British Prime Minister reiterated … that the security of the Republic of Cyprus is fundamental to the United Kingdom and, to that end, a decision has been taken to enhance the means contributing to the preventive measures already in place,” the spokesperson said in a written statement.

“Finally, the prime minister reiterated that the British Bases in Cyprus will not be used for any offensive military operations.”