Good thing the Dutch, French, German, Greek and US fleets are there to defend Akrotiri, eh?
BREAKING: UK warship HMS Dragon has been forced to withdraw in order to be repaired at port after experiencing issues with its fresh water supplies.
The withdrawal was first reported by the Mail HMS Dragon had been deployed to the Middle East to help defend RAF Akrotiri during the Iran conflict.
The Ministry of Defence has been contacted for comment.
UPDATE: A Ministry of Defence spokesperson said:
"HMS Dragon is undertaking a routine logistics stop and a short maintenance period in the Eastern Mediterranean, allowing the ship to take onboard provisions, optimise systems, and conduct maintenance.
"HMS Dragon will remain at a very high level of readiness during this period, able to sail at short notice if required.
"The UK continues to maintain a robust and layered defensive presence in the Eastern Mediterranean, working in coordination with allies. This includes Typhoon and F-35 jets, Wildcat and Merlin helicopters, and advanced counter-drone and air defence systems"
The Government insists HMS Dragon was always due for a logistics stop at this stage in deployment but a "minor technical issue" with the onboard water systems will be fixed as part of it.