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Middle East Conflict Escalates: Iran Strikes Back, International Response Grows

Published March 7, 2026, 14:11
Middle East Conflict Escalates: Iran Strikes Back, International Response Grows

The conflict in the Middle East continues for its eighth day, with Israel and the US launching attacks on Iran, resulting in casualties including civilians. Iran retaliated with attacks on American bases in several Gulf countries, as well as strategic ports and airports, leading to thousands of tourists being stranded, including Cypriots. British Bases in Cyprus are on high alert due to suspicious objects in their airspace. Forces from Greece, France, Italy, Spain, and the United Kingdom have been deployed to the Eastern Mediterranean to provide support and defense. Additionally, new incidents are reported, such as the deployment of Turkish fighter jets to the occupied territories, deaths from Israeli attacks in Lebanon, casualties from Iranian attacks in the UAE, Trump considering a ground operation in Iran, and flight cancellations at Larnaca Airport.