No, the drone that hit the RAF Akrotiri base in Cyprus on 2 March 2026 was not from Israel. According to multiple reports, officials believe the attack was carried out by Iran-backed Hezbollah from Lebanon or potentially by pro-Iranian militia in western Iraq. The Guardian The Guardian +2 Key findings regarding the incident: Origin: The Cypriot government stated the Shahed-type drone (an Iranian design) was launched from Beirut, Lebanon. Attribution: While the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) confirmed the drone was not launched from Iran itself, it described the strike as part of "dangerous and indiscriminate attacks" by Iran and its regional proxies. Impact: The drone caused minor damage to a hangar and a runway at the British airbase, with no reported casualties. Context: The strike occurred during a broader regional conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran. Israel and the US had recently conducted strikes against Iranian targets, leading to retaliatory actions from Iranian allies. The Guardian The Guardian +6 Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides emphasized that Cyprus remains neutral and does not participate in any military operations related to the conflict.
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