British-Azerbaijani Spy Accused in Cyprus | Europe News

A dual British-Azerbaijani national, Rashad Sultanov, is in custody in Cyprus after allegedly spying on RAF Akrotiri and passing intel to Iran’s IRGC — the first time Britain’s National Security Act has been invoked for an overseas investigation. The alleged espionage occurred between May and June last year, and counter-terrorism police are leading the probe, sending a clear message that Britain is watching even when threats strike abroad — especially as Iran’s IRGC recently threatened attacks on UK bases hosting U.S. forces, and a drone strike hit Akrotiri in March. This strategic Cold War-era base remains vital for British military operations across the Middle East. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c65a9b80f76b163e