BRUSSELS (AP) — The U.S.-Israeli war on Iran and Tehran’s retaliatory strikes across the Middle East are quickly dragging Europe in, forcing the continent into defensive action to protect military bases and evacuate citizens caught up in the conflict.



Well, Cyprus has a British air base, which was (and possibly still is) used by the US air force as a staging area for missions in the Middle East. Military installations used by an opponent are legitimate targets in a war.