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Cyprus Security at the Forefront of Greece and Britain Discussions – What Dendias Said with His Counterpart Amidst the War in Iran

Published March 17, 2026, 12:16
Cyprus Security at the Forefront of Greece and Britain Discussions – What Dendias Said with His Counterpart Amidst the War in Iran

Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias met with his British counterpart, John Healey, in London to discuss Greece-Britain cooperation in addressing contemporary geopolitical challenges, particularly in the Eastern Mediterranean and due to the war in Iran. Particular emphasis was placed on the security of Cyprus, with Greece expressing increased interest. They also discussed bilateral cooperation in the defense sector, innovation, and ensuring maritime communication routes. Dendias stressed the need for stability in a period of intense international instability and ruled out the possibility of sending a Greek ship to the Strait of Hormuz.