Cyprus foreign minister says British bases the target of military action, not his country

The foreign minister of Cyprus told Sky News that British bases are the target of military action, not his country, as he expressed his "dissatisfaction" with the UK's response to the Iran war.

The country's foreign minister, Constantinos Kombos, welcomed the deployment of additional UK forces but said the deployment of assets to the country was coming "from the EU primarily". Follow Iran latest The support of Greece, France and Spain was highlighted by Mr Kombos in an interview with Sky News, as he explained how the country was "creating a collective shield".

"The UK has deployed its own forces; we are waiting for them to be incorporated into the system," he said. He also reminded the British government of its "responsibilities in relation to its bases.