Cyprus not a target for Iran, government sources say
Cyprus government sources said Nicosia remains in contact with Tehran and dismissed reports that the island could be targeted in retaliation for a US offensive.
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus is not a target for Iran, government sources told the Cyprus Mail on Wednesday, following a Financial Times report that the island had been considered among potential targets for retaliation if the United States renewed an offensive against Tehran.
Foreign ministry sources said Nicosia remains in contact with Tehran and dismissed suggestions that the Republic faces a threat from Iran.
Financial Times report
The Financial Times reported that Iranian forces had assessed the possibility of striking US military assets in south-eastern Europe should US President Donald Trump escalate the conflict.
Citing two people close to the Iranian regime, the newspaper said potential targets examined included US assets in Bulgaria, where the Bezmer air base was approved for use by American refuelling aircraft last month.
One source cited by the Financial Times also named Cyprus among potential targets for retaliation.
Government response
Foreign ministry sources said similar reports and claims had emerged in the past.
“We are in contact with Iran and Cyprus is not a target,” a source said.
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