Starmer says UK ‘not joining strikes’ on Iran but will continue defensive action – as it happened

The prime minister is explaining his decision to allow the US to use British bases for military attacks after initially refusing

• Simply not true' UK is being dragged into Iraq-style conflict, says foreign secretary

After an unmanned drone struck the RAF Akrotiri base in Cyprus overnight - and two more drones heading toward the base were struck down on Monday - Greece will send two frigates and two F-16 fighter jets to Cyprus to contribute to its defence against the threats it faces," said Greek defence minister Nikos Dendias, who will also travel to Cyprus tomorrow.

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