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Weber Calls for EU Anti-Drone Shield, Condemns Iranian Threats

Published March 4, 2026, 12:16

Manfred Weber, President of the European People's Party, stated that the Republic of Cyprus was not the target of recent drone attacks and called on Iran to stop military threats and respect the territorial integrity of Cyprus. Furthermore, Weber emphasized the need to accelerate the creation of a European anti-drone and missile shield to protect EU member states. This statement reflects growing concern in Europe about security and the need to strengthen defense capabilities.