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Ilias Leontaris: “I Don’t See Any Plan for How the War Will End” – Former Chief of the National Guard Analyzes Conflicts in Iran

Published March 5, 2026, 17:13
Ilias Leontaris: “I Don’t See Any Plan for How the War Will End” – Former Chief of the National Guard Analyzes Conflicts in Iran

Former Chief of the National Guard, Ilias Leontaris, analyzes the conflicts in Iran and their impact on the region of Eastern Mediterranean and the Middle East. He believes that the military escalation between the US, Israel and Iran affects all aspects of state functioning, from the economy to security. According to Mr. Leontaris, there is no clear plan for how the war will end, despite the fact that there was a plan to start it. He points out that Iran seeks to provoke the anger of countries hosting US bases, in order to exert pressure to end the war. Referring to Cyprus, Mr. Leontaris emphasizes that the country could not remain outside the framework due to its proximity and the presence of British bases. He believes that Cyprus should have taken measures to protect its citizens and infrastructure, and mentions the deployment of Greek frigates and fighter aircraft as part of these measures. Mr. Leontaris emphasizes the need to strengthen Cyprus' operational capabilities, given the escalating situation in the region.