Fidan says risk of Iran targeting Cyprus remains very limited

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on Tuesday played down the likelihood of Cyprus becoming a target of an Iranian attack, describing the risk as very limited despite rising regional tensions.

Speaking to Turkish media, Fidan said he did not believe Iran was likely to strike Cyprus at this stage.

“I don’t consider it likely at this time,” he said.

“The risk is limited, very limited. For civilian installations, there may not be anything significant.”

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