Cyprus arrests alleged Iranian spy near RAF base
Financial TimesSaturday, June 21, 2025 at 7:24:23 PM
A British national has been arrested in Cyprus on suspicion of spying for Iran near a key Royal Air Force (RAF) base. Authorities believe the individual was gathering intelligence on the UK’s primary military operations hub in the Middle East, raising concerns about foreign surveillance of strategic Western assets.
Editor’s Note: This isn’t just about one arrest—it’s a reminder of how geopolitical tensions play out in the shadows. The RAF base in Cyprus is a linchpin for British (and often allied) operations in the Middle East, so alleged Iranian espionage here suggests a direct challenge to regional security. It also hints at the broader, covert tug-of-war between Iran and Western powers, where intelligence gathering is just another front in an ongoing struggle.
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