Tag: geopolitical tensions

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Flights Diverted to Cyprus as Iran Bombs Tel Aviv

Missiles were visible from Cyprus as Iran launched a series of missile strikes on the Israeli Mediterranean city of Tel Aviv on Tuesday evening. International flights with destinations in the Middle East were diverted to Cyprus as a result.

Illegal Maritime Borders: Greece Clashes with Libya at UN Over Controversial Borders

Rising Tensions in the Eastern Mediterranean: Turkey’s Deals with Libyan PM Dbeibah Draw Strong Reactions from Egypt and Greece

Egyptian and Greek foreign ministers have condemned recent maritime and gas agreements signed by Turkey with Libya’s outgoing Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dbeibah, viewing them as a serious threat to regional stability and an attempt by Ankara to exploit the ongoing chaos in Libya. The agreements, which involve joint exploration of hydrocarbon resources, have heightened tensions in the Eastern Mediterranean, prompting calls for action from the international community.

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Turkey Proposes Establishing Naval Base in Northern Cyprus Amid Escalating Tensions

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced the nation’s readiness to establish a naval base in Northern Cyprus, indicating a strategic move amid rising tensions with Greece over military expansion in the region. Erdogan ruled out resuming international negotiations on Cyprus, calling instead for direct talks with the Greek Cypriot side.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

Erdogan Asserts Two-State Solution as Only Viable Path for Cyprus

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has asserted that the two-state model is the only viable solution for the Cyprus issue, emphasizing the importance of recognizing the sovereignty of Turkish Cypriots. His comments come amid escalating tensions between Turkey and Greece, with criticism aimed at Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias following his statements during a visit to Cyprus. The situation remains a focal point for international scrutiny in the Eastern Mediterranean.