Cyprus

A $5 postcard exposed HNLMS Evertsen and the whole NATO carrier group's route

Because Evertsen was operating as part of a wider strike group in the Mediterranean, even the exposure of one ship could have helped adversaries infer the movements of the broader naval format.

The Dutch navy frigate Zr.Ms. Van Amstel arrives at the North Sea port of Den Helder on December 5, 2024. The frigate is returning after being part of one of NATO's four permanent maritime reaction forces.
Soldiers from 16 Air Assault Brigade (16 Air Asslt Bde) set up and fly their military drones after jumping from a Royal Air Force (RAF) A400M transport aircraft onto Salisbury Plain at Copehill Down training facility on March 30, 2026.

Iran war exposes weakened state of Britain's armed forces - explainer

An El Al Boeing 737 takes off from Ben-Gurion Airport, March 5, 2026.

El Al to add nine additional destinations, several int'l airlines to resume Ben-Gurion flights

Iran and Iraq map. Ilustration.

Turkey the new Iran? Ankara's growing challenge to Western interests - opinion


Israelis in Cyprus report strong sense of safety despite rising crime concerns

Security remains high for Israelis and Jews on the island even as officials note a modest increase in reported crime and shifting demographics.

TOURISTS ENJOY the beach in Ayia Napa, Cyprus, October 5, 2024.

UK says Cyprus Akrotiri base will not be used in US strikes on Iran targets

"RAF Akrotiri would not be involved in the UK's continuation of its agreement with the US to use UK bases in collective self-defense of the region," a spokesperson for Starmer's office said.

The entrance of RAF Akrotiri, a British sovereign base in Cyprus, which was hit by an unmanned drone overnight, causing limited damage, Cyprus March 2, 2026.

Araghchi denies Iran targets civilians, ready to form regional committee to probe strikes - report

Addressing Iran's overnight strikes targeting Citibank in Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates, Araghchi stated in the interview that they were retaliation for the recent attack on Iran's Bank Sepah.

 Smoke rises from a burning building hit by an Iranian drone strike, in Seef district, Manama, Bahrain, February 28, 2026

WATCH: IRGC-linked media shares propaganda video using Lego, blaming Israel-US for Minab school

Iran’s Revayat-e Fath institute's propaganda video uses Lego models to blame Israel and the US for the Minab strike and shows "retaliatory" attacks on Cyprus, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and Iraq.

IRGC propaganda showing officers planning missile launches towards Tel Aviv, created using Lego, March 10, 2026.

Suspected Hamas member arrested in Cyprus over plot targeting Israeli, Jewish sites in Europe

The man, identified as Lebanese-born Kamel M. by the Prosecutors' Office, was suspected of transporting 300 rounds of live ammunition to other individuals also suspected of being Hamas members.

 German police conduct random checks at the German-Swiss border for vehicles coming from Switzerland, in Weil am Rhein, Germany, May 16, 2025.

French President Macron promises to defend Cyprus in visit after drone attacks

Macron gave his statement of support during a visit to Paphos, where the French president met with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, as well as Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides.

FRENCH PRESIDENT Emmanuel Macron and Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides take part in a joint press conference with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis (not pictured) at Paphos military airport, March 9, 2026.

Turkey moves to bolster northern Cyprus with six F-16 fighter jets - report

Turkey is considering deploying F-16 jets to Cyprus and other measures to ensure the security of the Turkish Cypriot state amid spreading regional conflict.

 Un caza F-16 perteneciente a la Fuerza Aérea de Pakistán (PAF) actúa para conmemorar la 'Operación Swift Retort' de la Fuerza Aérea de Pakistán, tras el derribo de aviones militares indios el 27 de febrero de 2019 en Cachemira, durante un espectáculo aéreo en Karachi, Pakistán 27 de febrero de 2020

UK warship’s Cyprus deployment delayed amid claims of ‘9-to-5’ contract

British trade union says cost-cutting slowed HMS Dragon’s readiness as Britain moves to bolster defenses near Cyprus following Iranian-linked threats.

A man walks his dog as the HMS Dragon is undergoing ammunitioning operations at Upper Harbour Ammunitioning Facility (UHAF) in Portsmouth Harbour, March 4, 2026.

Starmer says UK-US relationship 'still special' after Trump's criticism of hestitation against Iran

Starmer defended his decisions both to withhold initial access to bases, and then to participate in "defensive" operations against Iran, once Tehran had responded by by attacking its neighbours.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer gives an update on the situation in the Middle East at Downing Street Briefing Room, in London, Britain, March 5, 2026.

Rubio affirms alliance with Cyprus, Saudi Arabia, Turkey amid Iran conflict

The US Secretary of State called officials from the three countries following recent attacks by Iran on their territories.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio walks on the day of classified briefings for the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives on the situation in Iran, on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, US, March 3, 2026.