Future of ANOTHER British overseas territory under threat as Cyprus warns island ‘must not become target’

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The future of another British overseas territory could be at risk, with Cypriots warning the Mediterranean island "must not become a target" amid the war in Iran.Greeks and Turks have raised "deep concerns" with GB News about Britain's running of its sovereign territories, including RAF Akrotiri and Dhekelia.On March 1, Akrotiri — a large UK military airbase located in the Western Sovereign Base Area — was struck by a loitering munition by the Lebanese terrorist group Hezbollah after Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer announced his decision to allow the United States to use Britain's airstrips for President Donald Trump's military campaign against the Islamic Republic.After a lengthy delay, HMS Dragon — a Type 45 air-defence destroyer normally based at Portsmouth Naval Base — was dispatched to protect Cyprus from any emerging threats.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say The incident reignited debate over the future of the UK's Sovereign Base Areas (SBAs), which cover 98 square miles, or 3...

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