UK agrees to let US use British bases to strike Iranian sites targeting Strait of Hormuz
UK agrees to let US use British bases to strike Iranian sites targeting Strait of Hormuz
That makes the UK a legitimate target for Iran.
Congratulations.

1,870 likes, 61 comments - thetimes on March 2, 2026: "Why have missiles been fired towards Cyprus? An RAF airbase in Cyprus was struck by an “kamikaze” attack, with a further two missiles intercepted. There was minimal damage, and no casualties - but the base is moving families from the location. This came shortly after Britain gave the US permission to mount strikes against Iran from joint bases. Cyprus is an EU member state and a popular year-round holiday destination - but its location close to the Middle East means that it can feel the heat from any regional tensions. A defence source told The Times there was a “full assessment” underway to establish whether it was deliberate or not. Tap the link in our bio to read the full story. #cyprus #missiles #iran #droneattack".
“The explosions came shortly after Prime Minister Keir Starmer authorized the United States to conduct what Britain described as defensive strikes against Iranian missile sites from British bases on the island.”
In https://www.ynetnews.com/article/bk4nq00fkbg, which was one of the top results when I searched for the event to find out more.
As per the article you linked, Iran had prior to that fired at Cyprus, but not hit anything, but looks like you’re right that none of the missiles/drones actually made it to land until after the position changed, fair enough.
But prior to that Iran had already hit: * Saudi (28th of Feb) * UAE (1st march, so same day as the position changed but it says its early in the morning so I assume before) * Bahrain (multiple attacks starting 28th feb) * Qatar (starting 28th of feb)
and others.
he UK’s military base on Cypress was attacked
Was it up a hill?
1953, Mosaddegh, operation boot.
Fuck UK.