Greek military forces to maintain presence in Cyprus

The Greek Ministry of National Defense, led by Nikos Dendias, has decided to maintain a military presence in Cyprus due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. As part of this rotation, four F-16 fighter jets previously stationed in Cyprus from Souda were replaced by aircraft from the Araxos and Larissa air bases three weeks ago. Furthermore, the frigates Kimon and Psara, currently deployed in the region, are scheduled to be replaced by other Greek naval vessels within the coming week. Officials stated that this decision follows a formal re-evaluation of the regional security situation. While the specific names of the incoming naval vessels have not been disclosed, the rotation is confirmed to be part of an ongoing strategy. Athens maintains that these assets will remain in the area for as long as deemed necessary by the defense ministry. The move is described by local reports as a precautionary measure in response to the escalation in the Middle East. No specific end date for this mission has been announced by Greek authorities.