UK deploys warship in the Mediterranean to protect British bases in Cyprus
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The UK deployed a warship to Cyprus after an Iranian-made drone hit a British air base there.
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A British warship is en route to Cyprus to protect British bases there. This deployment follows an Iranian-made drone strike on a British Royal Air Force base more than a week ago. The UK's Ministry of Defence stated the Royal Navy completed six weeks' worth of work in six days to facilitate this deployment.
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A British warship is being deployed to Cyprus to protect British bases after a drone strike.
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