UK and Cyprus discuss reinforced air defences amid Iranian threats, Healey says

Nicosia, Cyprus. Britain’s defence minister John Healey said ties between the UK and Cyprus remained strong in the face of Iranian threats after meeting his Cypriot counterpart, Vasilis Palmas.

Meeting and statement

Healey said on X that he and Palmas discussed how Britain was further reinforcing air defences to support shared security.

Social media post

In his post, Healey described the relationship between the UK and the Republic of Cyprus as a longstanding friendship and said it remained strong in the face of Iranian threats.

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