https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israel-secretly-moved-planes-to-cyprus-and-greece-before-iran-bombing
In the hours leading up to a major Israeli military strike, dozens of Israeli aircraft were quietly moved out of harm’s way, and into Cyprus and Greece, without those host countries being fully aware of the plan’s purpose, according to Israeli media reports....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-offers-$30b-to-iran-ditch-the-enrichment
In a dramatic shift from bombs to diplomacy, the Trump administration is reportedly considering a bold new offer to Iran: up to $30 billion in foreign financing to help build a nuclear energy program, so long as Tehran agrees to give up uranium enrichment entirely....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/khamenei-says-u-s-strike-on-nuclear-sites-failed-declares-victory-over-israel
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said Thursday that the United States struck Tehran’s nuclear facilities but “didn’t achieve much,” dismissing former President Donald Trump’s actions as “showmanship” in the wake of a recent ceasefire between Iran and Israel....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-demands-netanyahu-s-corruption-trial-be-dropped-calls-it-a-witch-hunt
U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday called for the “immediate” cancellation of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s corruption trial, slamming the case as a “witch hunt” against a man he described as a national hero....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-raises-eyebrows-by-sharing-nato-chief-s-praise-for-iran-strikes
Former U.S. President Donald Trump ignited fresh controversy Tuesday by publicly posting what appeared to be private messages from NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte, praising him for his military strikes on Iran and tough stance on defense spending....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/arrests-in-cyprus-and-greece-expose-possible-iranian-linked-espionage-network
Authorities in Cyprus and Greece have uncovered what appears to be an Iranian-backed spying network operating in both countries, with two Azerbaijani nationals arrested on espionage charges....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-touts-israel-iran-ceasefire-as-vindication-of-u-s-airstrikes
President Donald Trump on Monday announced what he called a “Complete and Total CEASEFIRE” between Israel and Iran, framing the tentative agreement as a direct result of his decision to authorize U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tehran-denies-cyprus-mediation-claim-as-eu-monitors-iran-israel-tensions
Iran has publicly rejected claims by Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides that Tehran asked Nicosia to relay messages to Israel, a denial included in a recent European External Action Service (EEAS) newsletter circulated to all 27 EU member states....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/iran-turns-to-russia-for-stronger-support-after-u-s-strikes
Iran’s Supreme Leader has sent a direct appeal to Russian President Vladimir Putin, seeking stronger backing as Tehran faces its most intense military pressure from the United States since the 1979 revolution....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-watching-closely-as-u-s-strikes-iran-s-nuclear-sites
The Cypriot government is closely monitoring developments after the United States launched air strikes on three nuclear sites in Iran, in what President Donald Trump called “the most difficult and perhaps the most lethal” operation yet....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/pakistan-nominates-donald-trump-for-nobel-peace-prize
Pakistan has formally nominated U.S. President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, citing his “decisive diplomatic intervention” during a major flare-up of violence with India earlier this year....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/president-on-the-move…-again
“Wait, the president’s off on another trip? Honestly now, does he only come to Cyprus for vacation, or when a foreign official happens to drop by? How can he be so relaxed when next month we’ve got critical talks that could shape the future of the Cyprus problem?”...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-to-decide-on-iran-strikes-within-two-weeks-as-conflict-escalates
President Donald Trump is expected to decide on potential military strikes against Iran within two weeks, the White House said Wednesday, amid ongoing regional tensions....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/no-place-like-home-as-israelis-flee-uncertainty-sail-back-from-cyprus
More than 1,600 Israeli nationals boarded the Crown Iris cruise ship from the port of Limassol on Thursday in a large-scale repatriation effort aimed at getting citizens back home amid rising regional tensions....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/u-s-may-ask-uk-to-open-cyprus-base-for-iran-operations
The United States may ask the United Kingdom to allow American refueling aircraft to operate from Britain’s military base in Cyprus, as former President Donald Trump considers launching strikes on Iran in response to the escalating war with Israel....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-poised-for-strike-on-iran-as-israel-urges-‘finish-the-job
President Donald Trump has approved military plans for a potential U.S. strike on Iran, but he has not yet given the green light to carry them out. While the White House is preparing for a possible offensive “in the coming days,” officials say Trump is still hoping that the mere threat of force will push Iran to abandon its nuclear ambitions....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/why-cyprus-is-not-in-danger-from-iran-israel-missile-strikes
When Iran and Israel exchanged direct missile strikes for the first time in decades in April 2024, after years of fighting through proxies, the spectacle was visible from Cyprus. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/wizz-air-suspends-flights-to-tel-aviv-and-european-flights-to-amman-until-15-september
Wizz Air has made the decision to suspend all flights to and from Tel Aviv, Israel, and European flights to Amman, Jordan, effective immediately, until 15 September 2025. The airline will also avoid overflying Israeli, Iraqi, Iranian, and Syrian airspace until further notice....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israeli-airstrike-hits-iran-s-state-tv-headquarters-as-nuclear-tensions-surge
Israel launched a direct strike on Iran’s state television headquarters in Tehran early Monday, intensifying a growing conflict and sending thousands of residents fleeing the capital....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/iran-denies-sending-message-to-israel-via-cyprus-amid-rising-tensions
Cyprus has found itself in the middle of rising tensions between Iran and Israel, after President Nikos Christodoulides said Sunday that Tehran asked Nicosia to relay ''some messages'' to the Israeli government...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/iran-launches-fresh-missile-attacks-against-israel-some-visible-from-cyprus-videos
Iran launched a new round of missile attacks targeting Israel late Saturday night, Iranian state television reported....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/tehran-weighs-closing-strait-of-hormuz
Iran is seriously considering closing the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway for global oil shipments, according to a report by Iranian state broadcaster IRINN....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/middle-east-crisis-escalates-out-of-control
Israel launched the largest military operation in its history against Iran on Friday, carrying out a surprise, large-scale assault targeting Iran’s nuclear, military and scientific infrastructure....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/sirens-sound-across-israel-as-iranian-missile-attacks-continue
Air raid sirens blared across Israel on Friday night as Iranian missile attacks struck multiple locations, including Tel Aviv, where explosions were reported amid escalating hostilities between Iran and Israel....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/video-shows-aftermath-of-israeli-strike-on-tabriz-airport-in-iran
Thick smoke was seen rising over Tabriz International Airport following what Iranian state media described as an Israeli airstrike on the northwestern city....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/78-dead-in-israeli-strikes-on-iran-dozens-wounded-as-tensions-continue-to-escalate
At least 78 people were killed and more than 320 injured after Israel launched a sweeping series of airstrikes across Iran early Friday, targeting nuclear and military facilities in what officials described as a response to Tehran’s continued threats and regional aggression....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/crisis-update-flights-grounded-embassies-closed-after-israeli-strikes-on-iran
Air travel across the Middle East was thrown into chaos Friday after Israeli forces launched large-scale strikes on Iranian targets, prompting countries to shut down airspace and airlines to ground or divert flights. Embassies are closing, travelers are stranded, and global tensions are escalating....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/flights-canceled-us-and-european-flights-rerouted-to-cyprus
Flights between Israel and Cyprus were canceled on Friday, and planes from Europe and the U.S. were rerouted to Larnaca and Paphos airports after Israel launched a major overnight strike on Iran, raising fears of a wider conflict in the region....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-activates-emergency-council-as-middle-east-tension-explode
Cyprus is stepping up emergency measures following Israel’s military strike on Iran, with President Nikos Christodoulides convening an urgent meeting of the National Security Council on Friday afternoon, officials confirmed....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israel-strikes-iran-s-nuclear-sites-cyprus-watches-uneasily
In a dramatic and potentially destabilizing turn for the Middle East, Israel launched a large-scale military operation inside Iran early Friday morning, striking nuclear and military sites and killing several of Tehran’s top commanders and scientists....
