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Cyprus Fortifies Protective Measures as IsraelIran Clashes Escalate

Residents can now use a new app to locate shelters among more than 2,200 bunkers planted across the island.

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Overview

  • Israel launched strikes on Iranian military and nuclear sites on June 13, killing senior Revolutionary Guard commanders.
  • Iran has responded with multiple drone and missile barrages against Israel and threatened attacks on U.S., French and British interests.
  • Authorities activated the Hestia emergency protocol to prepare for potential evacuations and coordinate civilian protection efforts.
  • Civil airports in Larnaka and Paphos have redirected Israeli flights after Tel Aviv’s route closures and tightened perimeter security.
  • British sovereign bases at Akrotiri and Dekelia have been placed on elevated alert due to their strategic role in Middle East operations.