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Cyprus Will Not Participate in Military Operation - Iranian Drone in Akrotiri

Published March 2, 2026, 09:11
Cyprus Will Not Participate in Military Operation - Iranian Drone in Akrotiri

The President of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, assured that Cyprus is not participating and does not intend to participate in any military operation, following the downing of an Iranian drone at Akrotiri Base. He emphasized that Cyprus is acting with the safety of the country and its citizens in mind, and that he has informed European and other state leaders about the developments. President Christodoulides stressed the need for a humanitarian role and Cyprus's function as part of the solution, not the problem.