Iran’s missile and drone strikes against U.S. allies in the Middle East have highlighted Britain’s limited capacity to protect its own citizens and interests, not only in the Gulf region but also at its sovereign military bases on Cyprus. Last week, several drones—suspected to have been fired by Hezbollah, Iran’s proxy in Lebanon— targeted a British base on Cyprus. Only afterward did London rush air defense assets to the region to protect its forces, prompting questions over why these weapons