Cyprus Times

Erhurman Expresses Concern After Akrotiri Attack

Published March 2, 2026, 09:06
Erhurman Expresses Concern After Akrotiri Attack

Tufan Erhurman, leader of the Turkish Cypriot community, expressed concern over the incident at Akrotiri Base and the broader developments in the region, triggered by US and Israeli operations against Iran. He stated that Iran launched an attack on the bases in Akrotiri with an unmanned vehicle, without causing any casualties. Erhurman called for common sense to prevail and for the implementation of diplomacy to end the attacks. Former Turkish Cypriot leader Mustafa Akinci accused both Iran and the US and Israel of aggression, emphasizing that the only winners from the situation are arms manufacturers and oil companies.