US authorises departure of non-essential personnel from Cyprus

The United States has authorised the departure of non-essential government personnel and their family members from Cyprus, while urging American citizens to reconsider travel to the island, citing heightened security risks linked to the expanding conflict with Iran.

In a security alert issued on Wednesday, the US state department said the decision was taken “due to a risk to their safety,” as regional hostilities intensify and military activity increases across neighbouring countries.