Iransk general truer Cypern med missilangreb

En iransk drone ramte en britisk flybase på Cypern og forårsagede materiel skade. En højtstående iransk general advarer nu om yderligere angreb for at tvinge amerikanske styrker væk fra øen. Cyperns forsvarsminister afviser truslerne som forventede.

I nat til mandag den 2. marts 2026 ramte en drone den britiske flybase i Akrotiri på Cypern og forårsagede materiel skade samt tvang tusinder af personale til at søge ly. Ifølge britiske medier blev dronen kun opdaget ti minutter før nedslag nær en startbane, hvor US U-2-spionfly er stationeret. Tre andre droner styrtede i Middelhavet, mens de forsøgte at undgå opdagelse i lav højde.  nnDronen var sandsynligvis en iransk Shahed, affyret fra Hezbollah i Libanon, ifølge flere kilder. Senere samme dag blev to yderligere iranske droner skudt ned af britiske jagerfly nær basen.  nnKrigen udvidede sig samtidig til Libanon, hvor Hezbollah affyrede missiler mod det nordlige Israel, som svarede med bombardementer. Angrebet på Cypern skete kort efter at USA fik tilladelse til at bruge britiske baser til angreb mod Iran.  nnPå iransk stats-TV advarede brigadegeneral Ebrahim Jabbari, medlem af Revolutionsgarden, om fortsatte angreb. «Amerikanerne har flyttet størstedelen af deres fly til Cypern. Vi vil affyre missiler med sådan intensitet mod Cypern, at amerikanerne tvinges til at forlade øen», sagde han ifølge Cyprus Mail.  nnJabbari meddelte også, at Iran vil tredoble antallet af missiler og bruge mere avancerede varianter efter hidtil at have affyret omkring 3000 missiler og 10.000 droner. Dette står i kontrast til rapporter om, at USA og Israel har bombet Irans missilsystemer.  nnCyperns forsvarsminister Vasilis Palmas tog truslerne roligt. «Vores forsvarsmekanismer er klar til alle scenarier», sagde han og beskrev retorikken som et tegn på usikkerhed i Iran.

Relaterede artikler

Smoke and flames rise from a French naval base in Abu Dhabi following an Iranian drone attack, with soldiers on alert amid the UAE skyline.
Billede genereret af AI

Iranian drones attack French base in Abu Dhabi without casualties

Rapporteret af AI Billede genereret af AI

Iranian drones struck a naval base in Abu Dhabi hosting French forces, causing a fire but no casualties, in retaliation for US-Israeli strikes that killed Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. France announces an enhancement of its military posture in the Gulf to protect its interests. European countries express consternation over Iran's attacks on uninvolved third parties.

The United States and Israel launched a large-scale military offensive against Iran early Saturday, with powerful explosions reported across Tehran and fears mounting of a wider regional war. Israeli Security Minister Israel Katz described the operation as a “preemptive” strike. U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed the start of “large-scale combat operations” to dismantle Iran’s ballistic missile capabilities.

Rapporteret af AI

Now in its fifth day since U.S. and Israeli strikes began on Iran on February 28, the conflict has escalated with exchanges of missiles and drones across the region, including Gulf states, as fears of broader war intensify. Three days of funerals for assassinated Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei have begun in Iran, while U.S. President Donald Trump claimed strikes have 'destroyed almost everything' and Iran vowed no negotiations.

Following the initial joint US-Israel strikes on February 28, 2026, that killed Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei—as reported in earlier coverage—the operation expanded to destroy the IRGC headquarters, sink nine naval vessels, and achieve air superiority over Tehran. CIA intelligence enabled precise targeting of senior leaders gathered in the capital. Iran retaliated with missile and drone attacks killing at least 10 in Israel and targeting claimed US assets, denied by US Central Command.

Rapporteret af AI

The United States and Israel continued military operations against Iran on March 4, 2026, entering the fifth day of the conflict known as Operation Epic Fury. The strikes have targeted Iranian naval assets, missile capabilities, and leadership, including the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Criticism mounts over the lack of congressional approval and evacuation plans for Americans in the region.

Iran's leadership displayed a bold message to the United States in Tehran, warning of severe retaliation against any attack, as reported by CNN on January 27, 2026. This comes amid massive anti-government protests in early January where thousands were reportedly killed by security forces, and as President Trump threatens further military action unless Iran negotiates a nuclear deal. Tensions escalate with U.S. military movements in the region.

Rapporteret af AI

Konflikten mellem USA, Israel og Iran har ført til modangreb, der udsætter tyske soldater i Jordan og Irak samt civile i Dubai for fare. Mere end 500 Bundeswehr-soldater er stationeret i regionen, og der var droneangreb på to steder. I Dubai blev beboerne vækket af raketalarmer.

 

 

 

Dette websted bruger cookies

Vi bruger cookies til analyse for at forbedre vores side. Læs vores privatlivspolitik for mere information.
Afvis