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Suspect Object Detected Near Lebanon – Two F16s Scrambled

Published March 4, 2026, 09:02
Suspect Object Detected Near Lebanon – Two F16s Scrambled

A suspect object was detected in the airspace near Lebanon, triggering an alert in Cyprus. As a precautionary measure, two F16 fighter jets were scrambled to investigate and address the incident. Simultaneously, an alert was issued at the US Embassy in Nicosia, with staff being moved to the basement as a precaution. The alert was lifted shortly before 10:00 AM, and embassy staff returned to their duties. The Cabinet meeting scheduled for 9:30 AM was postponed, and an emergency meeting of the National Security Council was convened at noon.