News that the UK may deploy a Royal Marines unti to help protect Cyprus against Iran has been met with joy by Greek Cypriots.
They remember the last time the UK protected Cyprus from foreign interference - when Turkey invaded and partitioned the island in 1974.
This looks like a bit of a boondoggle for the Marines given that Cyprus is a bit warmer than Lympstone.
Expect a few more punch-ups in Ayia Napa.