EXCLUSIVE: Defence Secretary John Healey refuses to rule out British forces getting drawn into Iran warDefence Secretary John Healey spoke to the Daily Mirror during a quick visit to RAF Akrotiri, Cyprus which was hit by an Iran-backed terror drone as war got underwayEXCLUSIVE: Sirens heard at UK’s RAF Akrotiri base as Defence Secretary visitsBritish Defence Secretary John Healey has refused to dismiss concerns UK forces will be further drawn into the US and Israel - Iran war. On Thursday RAF Akrotiri was sent into full alert mode as air raid sirens went off a worrying three times - twice during Healey’s visit. He told the Mirror that "specialist air defence planners" have arrived at RAF Akrotiri in the days following the attack by pro Iranian militia in Lebanon or Iraq. View 7 Images The Minister of Defence of Cyprus Vasilis Palmas (R) greets the UK Defence Secretary John Healey (Image: Getty Images)‌Another 400 troops, some specialists in monitoring the air for incoming weapons, have arrived in recent days, with the latest addition arriving on Thursday. View 7 Images A U-2 spy plane lands at the UK's RAF Akrotiri air base (Image: AP)He nodded and answered: “I really get the concerns of folks at home.

Source: Daily Mirror March 05, 2026 19:42 UTC