Iranian ambassador insists Cyprus, UK bases not targets

Urges stronger diplomatic role from Cyprus

Iran’s ambassador to Cyprus, Alireza Salarian, said on Friday that neither the republic nor the British bases are considered targets in Iran’s ongoing conflict with the United States and Israel, while calling on Cyprus to take a more active diplomatic role as holding the EU council presidency.

In an interview with the Cyprus Mail, addressing recent regional developments, Salarian said there was “no sign of any provocation” from Cyprus...