Why did Hezbollah threaten to attack Cyprus?

On 19 June, Hezbollah leader warned Cyprus that it would become a target if it assisted Israel in attacking Lebanon. Causing Cyprus’ government spokesman to stress that ‘Cyprus has never, and will never, facilitate or support any aggressive actions against any country.’

So where have these accusations come from?

Cyprus was under British colonial rule until it won its independence in 1960 but the UK still has two military bases in Akrotiri and Dhekelia which have seen a lot of activity over the past eight months.

It is not clear if the Cypriot government is told what the bases are used for or what they’re transporting and the UK is not required to give them that information.

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