Defence secretary John Healey claimed Moscow is likely advising Tehran on using drones.

Speaking from Cyprus the Defence Secretary John Healey denied claims the US was frustrated with the UK's response to military action in Iran.

Fox News anchor Brian Kilmeade slammed the British Secretary of State for Defense as 'gutless' after they refused to answer a question over the US-Iran conflict

Vladimir Putin's "hidden hand" is likely helping Iran respond to Donald Trump's war, the UK defence secretary has said, as it emerged that Iranian-linked drones hit a base in Iraq where some British troops are located.

British troops came under attack at Iraqi base on Wednesday – defence chiefs - RAF jets have also continued to fly in defence of Cyprus with European allies in the region.

Defence Secretary John Healey is visiting Cyprus today in a bid to calm tensions after anger from some in the country that the UK is not doing more to protect British bases on the island.

John Healey’s arrival comes as Britain has been facing criticism for failing to have enough military assets in the Middle East region.

Keir Starmer is facing mounting criticism from senior Conservatives over Britain’s response to the escalating conflict with Iran, as defence secretary John Healey confirmed UK forces are actively intercepting Iranian drones and reinforcing regional defences.

Iran targets UK Bases in Cyprus, says UK Defence Secretary John Healey, sayin risking civilian and UK troops safety in the region.

The Tory leader claimed British jets are "just hanging around" amid the Iran war.