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Cyprus Government Denies Reports of Iran-Launched Missiles

Published March 1, 2026, 12:13
Cyprus Government Denies Reports of Iran-Launched Missiles

The Cypriot government has vehemently denied statements made by a British Defense Minister regarding the launch of missiles from Iran towards Cyprus. Government Spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis stated that there is no indication of a threat to the country and that the relevant authorities are closely monitoring the situation. The denial was also repeated by the Minister of Defense, Vasilis Palmas, who described the information about the interception of missiles heading towards Cyprus as unfounded. These statements were made in response to reports circulating on Sunday that were causing concerns about a possible attack. The Cypriot authorities assure that there is no reason for concern and that the situation is being monitored continuously. This denial aims to prevent the spread of fear and misinformation regarding a potential military threat. The government reaffirms the assurance of the security of the airspace of the Republic of Cyprus.