The United Kingdom is deploying a warship and helicopters to Cyprus, the British government has said, as global concern continues to mount over the fallout from deadly US-Israel attacks on Iran and retaliatory Iranian strikes across the region.

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A UK warship due to be sent to Cyprus amid the US and Israel's war with Iran will not set sail from Britain until next week, Western officials said Wednesday.The destroyer is being resupplied with ammunition and will sail next week,

The UK will send helicopters with counter-drone capabilities and air defence destroyer HMS Dragon to protect British military personnel in Cyprus. Sir Keir Starmer confirmed the UK would be sending HMS Dragon, one of the Royal Navy’s six Type 45 air defence destroyers, after RAF Akrotiri on Cyprus was hit by a drone.

The U.K. deployed warship HMS Dragon to Cyprus after an Iranian drone allegedly struck a British Royal Air Force base. The prime minister vowed to protect 200,000 Britons in the region.

Departure of HMS Dragon comes amid wider criticism of Britain’s slowness to bolster support for allies in Iran war

Welcome to the Daily News Brief, CFR’s flagship morning newsletter summarizing the top global news and analysis of the day. Top of the Agenda The United States and Israel’s war with Iran continues to spread geographically and weigh on energy markets.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Tuesday that Britain is sending a warship and helicopters to Cyprus after a drone hit a U.K. base on the

A Hampshire based warship will be deployed to Cyprus to defend RAF bases in the region. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has confirmed that HMS Dragon will be sent to the island in the Mediterranean to bolster defensive operations. The warship, currently based in Portsmouth, will set sail alongside helicopters with counter drone capabilities.