World · 2 March 2026
Iran rejects Trump ultimatum as drone targets RAF Cyprus base
Tehran has dismissed Donald Trump’s demand to surrender weapons as the conflict intensifies. A suspected Iranian drone targeted RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus, causing minimal damage shortly after Sir Keir Starmer authorised US strikes from British bases. Meanwhile, Israel launched deadly air raids on Beirut following Hezbollah missile fire. Explosions were also reported across Dubai and Bahrain, prompting the US Embassy in Kuwait to issue urgent shelter warnings to citizens.
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