• Skua
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      Akrotiri and Dhekelia are British, not American, although American units are based there. More pertinently though, they’re not part of the country of Cyprus. They’re British overseas territories on the same island.

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          Because it’s a list of “bases owned or used by the United States Armed Forces”. But that doesn’t change the fact that, as I said in my other comment, those bases are not in the country of Cyprus

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            I have to admit I thought RAF Akrotiri was an American base within the British one. By checking it out, you were correct to mention the term “used”. And I was wrong.

            Also, I think what you mentioned earlier is the key element:

            American units are based there

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              Right, but… still not in Cyprus. And this entire thread started off as a question about why Hezbollah would view Cyprus as a target

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                why Hezbollah would view Cyprus as a target

                • Actually, according to Reuters “Nasrallah also threatened Cyprus - the EU member state in closest proximity to Lebanon, with which it has cordial relations - accusing it of allowing Israel to use its airports and bases for military exercises.”

                • In the threat local airports were mentioned, not only military bases

                • If you take a look at the wiki page of RAF Akrotiri they talk about several incidents in support of Israel, starting in the 1970’s. For incidents that specifically involved Lebanon, the answer would be in the sections: 2000s–2010s and Controversies.

                • It could also be hint for other military bases in area, willing to have similar approach

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                  813 days ago

                  RAF Akrotiri is not in the country of Cyprus, it does not explain why Cyprus the country would be a target

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                    Oops I forgot this one

                    • Cyprus is not a colony. Not anymore. It’s a country that chooses to have these bases there, and they have to take responsibility for their choices.