President Nikos Christodoulides confirmed on Sunday that Iran has asked Cyprus to relay “some messages” to Israel, as tensions continue to rise sharply in the Middle East.
Speaking to reporters, Christodoulides did not specify the content or sender of the messages, but said communication was facilitated following a Friday night call between the Cypriot and Iranian foreign ministers. The Cypriot government has not disclosed further details on the nature of the messages.
The president said he had spoken directly with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, as well as the leaders of Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, and Greece, in efforts to promote regional stability and de-escalation.
Cyprus, an EU member state located just 300 kilometres from the Middle East, has observed regional fallout firsthand. Residents reported seeing Iranian projectiles in the skies over Cyprus during recent Iranian strikes on Israel.
Christodoulides expressed dissatisfaction with the European Union’s response to the rapidly evolving crisis. “It is not possible for the EU to claim a geopolitical role, to see all these developments and for there not to be at the very least a convening of the Council of Foreign Ministers,” he said, calling for an extraordinary meeting of the EU Foreign Affairs Council.
Cyprus has also offered to facilitate the evacuation of foreign nationals from affected areas and has urged all parties to exercise restraint and avoid actions that could lead to further escalation.
The Trump administration is preparing to dramatically widen its immigration crackdown, with plans to ban entry to citizens from 36 more countries unless security and cooperation standards are met within 60 days, according to an internal State Department cable.
On 15 June, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received the credentials of Ahmed Metani, the newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the State of Palestine.
Germany intensified its diplomatic efforts on Sunday as Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul warned of a looming regional catastrophe in the Middle East, calling for immediate de-escalation and humanitarian access amid growing fears of a broader war.
On June 15, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received the credentials of Kang Kymgu, the newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Korea. Following the formal presentation of credentials, President Aliyev held a meeting with Ambassador Kymgu.
World leaders gather in the Canadian Rockies for a tense G7 summit overshadowed by deepening rifts with U.S. President Donald Trump over global conflicts, trade tariffs, and America's shifting role in multilateral diplomacy.
George Russell claimed victory at the Canadian Grand Prix, securing Mercedes’ first win of the season in the 10th round of the Formula 1 World Championship.
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck central Peru, killing at least one person and causing damage across the capital, Lima.
A major Israeli airstrike in central Tehran has killed the head of Iran’s IRGC intelligence directorate and his deputy, dealing a serious blow to the country's internal security network.
Thousands gathered in Barcelona and other Spanish cities to protest the impact of mass tourism, accusing it of driving up housing costs and displacing residents.
At least six people were killed and several others injured after a bridge collapsed in Maharashtra’s Pune district.
Pakistan will begin its first freight train service to Russia from Lahore on June 22. The route is part of the INSTC and aims to connect Pakistan's rail network with Central Asia, establishing a new trade corridor via Iran, Turkmenistan, and Kazakhstan.
Israeli strikes have reportedly targeted areas near the residences of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and President Masoud Pezeshkian, according to the New York Times, citing local witnesses.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has condemned U.S. immigration raids and National Guard deployment in Los Angeles, calling for reforms instead of enforcement.
Israel’s military says it has identified the body of top Hamas commander Mohammed Sinwar beneath a hospital in southern Gaza.
The Israeli military has issued an evacuation advisory for Iranian civilians living near weapons production sites and associated infrastructure within Iran. The message was shared on the social media platform X in both Arabic and Farsi by an official military spokesperson.
George Russell claimed victory at the Canadian Grand Prix, securing Mercedes’ first win of the season in the 10th round of the Formula 1 World Championship.
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck central Peru, killing at least one person and causing damage across the capital, Lima.
A major Israeli airstrike in central Tehran has killed the head of Iran’s IRGC intelligence directorate and his deputy, dealing a serious blow to the country's internal security network.
Thousands gathered in Barcelona and other Spanish cities to protest the impact of mass tourism, accusing it of driving up housing costs and displacing residents.
At least six people were killed and several others injured after a bridge collapsed in Maharashtra’s Pune district.
George Russell claimed victory at the Canadian Grand Prix, securing Mercedes’ first win of the season in the 10th round of the Formula 1 World Championship.
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck central Peru, killing at least one person and causing damage across the capital, Lima.
A major Israeli airstrike in central Tehran has killed the head of Iran’s IRGC intelligence directorate and his deputy, dealing a serious blow to the country's internal security network.
Thousands gathered in Barcelona and other Spanish cities to protest the impact of mass tourism, accusing it of driving up housing costs and displacing residents.
At least six people were killed and several others injured after a bridge collapsed in Maharashtra’s Pune district.
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