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Spain to send its most advanced frigate to Cyprus after drone strike

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Spain is sending its most advanced frigate to Cyprus after a drone strike on a British base there drew Madrid further into the Middle East conflict. The Cristóbal Colón will join French and Greek forces to reinforce air defences and assist in possible evacuations. The move comes amid tensions with Washington after President Donald Trump criticised Spain for refusing US access to its bases for Iran-related operations. Ross Cullen reports from Barcelona.

Spain is sending its most advanced frigate to Cyprus after a drone strike on a British base there drew Madrid further into the Middle East conflict. The Cristóbal Colón will join French and Greek forces to reinforce air defences and assist in possible evacuations. The move comes amid tensions with Washington after President Donald Trump criticised Spain for refusing US access to its bases for Iran-related operations. Ross Cullen reports from Barcelona.

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