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strikeAug 19, 2026

Iran threatens to bomb our base on Cyprus if the U.S. steps up the war

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Iran threatens to bomb our base on Cyprus if the U.S. steps up the war

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  • currentsapi(Mixed)By Mark Nicol

    Iranian leaders threaten to bomb British base on Cyprus if the U.S. steps up the war - See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred Source Iranian leaders are preparing to resume attacks on a British base in Cyprus should Donald Trump escalate the conflict. RAF Akrotiri…

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