British man arrested in Cyprus suspected of spying and terror offences

A British man of Azerbaijani descent has been arrested in Cyprus for suspected spying and terror-related offenses, allegedly surveilling the RAF Akrotiri base on behalf of Iran. The man has ties to Iran's Revolutionary Guards and is detained for eight days following a court appearance. RAF Akrotiri is a vital UK base in the region and has played a role in defending against potential Iranian attacks.