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2026-03-10 Europe

'When Cyprus is attacked, Europe is attacked': Macron announces EU navies will protect island from Iranian attacks - with British warships still in UK

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Posted by Skidmark 2026-03-10 00:27|| E-Mail|| Front Page|| [1774 views ] Top
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1 Having lots of militaries defend on Cyprus seems like a bad idea.

Posted by Super Hose 2026-03-10 06:12|| 2026-03-10 06:12|| Front Page Top

2 Lots of militaries that have a history of fighting over it too Super Hose.

I bet the first inter-NATO shots won't come from Greenland, but this speck of land in the Mediterranean.

Posted by DarthVader 2026-03-10 09:26|| 2026-03-10 09:26|| Front Page Top

3 'You can count on France!' Gleeful Macron trolls Britain's military shambles over Cyprus base with glossy video of French naval might

Posted by Skidmark 2026-03-10 12:11|| 2026-03-10 12:11|| Front Page Top

4 #3

Voice: "In the future, captain Hornblower, French navy will protect England."
Horatio: "I'm emigrating to the colonies!"

Posted by Grom the Affective 2026-03-10 14:11|| 2026-03-10 14:11|| Front Page Top

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