Written question asked by Ben Obese-Jecty (Conservative) on Tuesday, 3 March 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 9 March 2026 (named day). It was answered by Al Carns (Labour) on Monday, 30 March 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
Iran: RAF Akrotiri
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what information his Department holds on the type of drone struck the runway during the attack on RAF Akrotiri on 2 March 2026.
- Answer
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The Ministry of Defence can confirm that a drone targeted RAF Akrotiri on 2 March was not launched from Iran. Our best assessment is that it came from Lebanon or Iraq.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 117491
- Session
- 2024-26
- Grouped for answer
- Yes
- Subjects
- Armed conflict Iran Unmanned air systems RAF Akrotiri
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- 2026-04-15 13:49:52 +0100
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