Cyprus Criticises UK Over Iran Attack Prevention Efforts

A senior Cypriot official has accused the UK of not doing enough to defend the island from Iranian attacks.

Kyriacos Kouros, the Cypriot high commissioner to the UK, said “the people are disappointed” by Britain’s efforts since the war began last weekend.

The RAF base Akrotiri, which is sovereign British territory, was struck by Iranian drones on Sunday, while further attacks were intercepted on Monday.

And while Greek forces are on the island and France has pledged support, the British warship HMS Dragon is not expected to arrive in the area until next week.

Kouros told the BBC: “The people are disappointed, people are scared, the people could expect more.

“I represent a practical people. We want to see the results.”

Speaking to Sky News, he said: “Already we have the presence of Greek forces on the island. Two frigates arrived, four aircraft arrived, all of them with abilities to combat drones.

“The French are coming. So… the least we expect is the Britons to also be present since, as I said, we are not only defending Cypriots on the island.”