Cyprus Takes Increased Precautionary Measures over Possible Iranian Retaliation

Cyprus Takes Increased Precautionary Measures over Possible Iranian Retaliation

NICOSIA – The Republic of Cyprus is taking increased precautionary measures in response to possible Iranian retaliation, a competent source told the Cyprus News Agency (CNA), when asked to comment on a Financial Times report stating that Cyprus is among the potential targets for retaliation in the event of a new U.S. attack. “We have... The post Cyprus Takes Increased Precautionary Measures over Possible Iranian Retaliation appeared first on The…

Cyprus says it’s not an Iranian target as UK stresses Akrotiri security

The UK Ministry of Defence on Wednesday said RAF Akrotiri is protected by “robust, multi-layered security measures”, after a Financial Times report said the island had been considered among potential targets for retaliation in the event of a renewed US offensive against Tehran. Responding to the Cyprus Mail, a MoD spokesperson said the security of […]

Cyprus says it raised precautionary measures, after FT report over possible Iranian attacks

Cyprus has been taking increased precautionary measures for months, a competent source told CNA, when asked to comment on a Financial Times report that named Cyprus among the possible targets of Iranian retaliation in the event of a new US attack. “We have had increased measures, precautionary ones, for months now,” the source told CNA, adding: “We are monitoring developments closely.” The source noted that four Greek F-16 fighter jets, as well …