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France and Greece dispatch warships to Cyprus after Iranian attack on UK base

News from Latin America and Mercosur [Unofficial] March 3, 2026
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France will deploy anti-missile and anti-drone systems to Cyprus and send a frigate after drones struck the UK’s RAF Akrotiri air base on the island, citing Cyprus’ state-run CNA news agency and a Cypriot government source. The move comes amid a fast-moving regional escalation tied to fighting involving the United States, Israel and Iran.

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