Western nations bolster military presence in Eastern Mediterranean during Iran conflict
The Straits Times
ATHENS, March 10 - Western nations have bolstered their military presence in the eastern Mediterranean during the conflict in Iran, focusing on the security of Cyprus after an Iranian-made drone hit a British military base on the island on March 2. Read more at straitstimes.com.
ATHENS, March 10 - Western nations have bolstered their military presence in the eastern Mediterranean during the conflict in Iran, focusing on the security of Cyprus after an Iranian-made drone hit a British military base on the island on March 2.
Here is a snapshot of military assets that have been sent to the region in addition to those that had been there long-term before the conflict began on February 28.
UNITED STATES
USS Gerald R. Ford, the biggest U.S. aircraft carrier, docked at the Souda base on the Greek island of Crete two weeks ago, before sailing further east with escort ships carrying missiles.
BRITAIN
Britain dispatched Wildcat helicopters on March 6, equipped with counter-drone technology. As speculation mounted in February on U.S.-led strikes on Iran, Britain stationed additional F-35B jets at its base in Cyprus, joining the Typhoon FGR4 aircraft already there. Britain has said it will also send its destroyer, the HMS Dragon, to Cyprus.
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