World · 25 March 2026

UK Rejects Renegotiation as Cyprus Pushes for Base Security Talks

Cyprus is seeking updated security arrangements after Iranian drone attacks hit British military bases on the island. President Nikos Christodoulides spoke with Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Saturday, requesting new talks on the 1960 treaty governing RAF Akrotiri and Dhekelia. The Ministry of Defence states the bases' status is not negotiable, though an Iranian drone caused minor damage at Akrotiri on March 1.

By BriefTea Editorial · 25 March 2026 at 5:03

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