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Washington Asks Cyprus to Send Marines for Humanitarian Reasons

Published March 3, 2026, 12:18
Washington Asks Cyprus to Send Marines for Humanitarian Reasons

The United States government has requested assistance from Cyprus to facilitate the potential evacuation of American citizens from the Middle East, due to the escalating conflict in the region. The request is solely for humanitarian reasons and the safety of American nationals, as Cyprus has previously assisted in evacuating Americans from war zones. Specifically, Washington has requested the deployment of US Marines to Cyprus to help secure a humanitarian corridor. The Cypriot government has stated its readiness to provide the necessary facilities, as it has done in the past, for the repatriation of citizens of third countries. The United States cites serious risks to the safety of American citizens in the Middle East and has issued a recommendation for their immediate departure from the region. Cyprus has already been used in the past to evacuate Palestinians and Lebanese from war zones. The situation in the Middle East is being closely monitored, and Cyprus is ready to offer humanitarian assistance and facilities, within the framework of its international obligations and goodwill.