Two foreign tankers, which had loaded Iraqi oil, were attacked in Iraqi waters, off the southern part of the country, resulting in the death of at least one sailor.

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis recently had a telephone conversation with French President Emmanuel Macron.

The situation in Cyprus due to developments in the Middle East has increased concern in recent days, with Stefanos Michael pointing out that, as a reserve commando, he has his personal equipment, gun and bullets at home, declaring himself ready to respond to any call.