RAF base in Cyprus hit in suspected drone strike | The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload ourSocial PartnerWe are 8 logo (opens in a new tab)AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleShweta SharmaMonday 02 March 2026 07:28 GMTMassive Iranian missile barrage seen over Jerusalem and Tel AvivBritain’s Royal Air Force base at Akrotiri in Cyprus was struck by a suspected Iranian drone, prompting a response from the Ministry of Defence and condemnation from the European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.“While the Republic of Cyprus was not the target, let me be clear: we stand collectively, firmly and unequivocally with our Member States in the face of any threat,” von der Leyen said in a post on X.Three American troops were killed and five seriously injured, marking the first US casualties in the escalating conflict, as the US deployed the USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier.Israel launched a new wave of missile and drone attacks on Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon, ordering evacuations, with the IDF confirming it is now operating offensively.Loud explosions were reported across Gulf cities, and smoke was seen near the US embassy in Kuwait, leading to urgent safety warnings for Americans to remain indoors.In fullIran-Trump latest: Blasts heard across Gulf cities as top Iranian official rules out negotiations with USThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in