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Iranian Ambassador: Cyprus is Not a Target

Published March 14, 2026, 09:19
Iranian Ambassador: Cyprus is Not a Target

The Iranian Ambassador to Cyprus, Alireza Salarian, stated unequivocally that Cyprus is not a target in the ongoing conflict between Iran, the United States, and Israel. He asserted that Iran will defend itself and retaliate against any attack from territory in the region, but assured that it has not targeted Cyprus, Oman, Azerbaijan, or Turkey. Regarding reports of attacks on areas not involved in the conflict, the ambassador dismissed them as possible attempts at misinformation. He also mentioned that Cyprus does not desire the maintenance of military bases on its territory and that the Cypriot government has no authority over them. He emphasized that the bases are not a target as long as they are not used for attacks against Iran.