{"id":24934,"date":"2026-11-04T01:40:08","date_gmt":"2026-11-04T01:40:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/in-greece.com\/index.php\/2026\/11\/04\/iran-newspaper-names-cyprus-and-greece-among-potential-military-targets\/"},"modified":"2026-11-04T01:40:08","modified_gmt":"2026-11-04T01:40:08","slug":"iran-newspaper-names-cyprus-and-greece-among-potential-military-targets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/in-greece.com\/index.php\/2026\/11\/04\/iran-newspaper-names-cyprus-and-greece-among-potential-military-targets\/","title":{"rendered":"Iran newspaper names Cyprus and Greece among potential military targets"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div data-first=\"A\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>An Iranian newspaper has published a map identifying military installations in Cyprus, Greece and seven other European countries as potential targets in the event of a major escalation involving Iran.<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/greekcitytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/5427926-1.webp 504w,https:\/\/greekcitytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/5427926-1-210x300.webp 210w,https:\/\/greekcitytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/5427926-1-450x643.webp 450w,https:\/\/greekcitytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/5427926-1-225x321.webp 225w,https:\/\/greekcitytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/5427926-1-20x29.webp 20w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 504px) 100vw, 504px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"504\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/greekcitytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/5427926-1.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-611756 sp-no-webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/greekcitytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/5427926-1.webp 504w, https:\/\/greekcitytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/5427926-1-210x300.webp 210w, https:\/\/greekcitytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/5427926-1-450x643.webp 450w, https:\/\/greekcitytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/5427926-1-225x321.webp 225w, https:\/\/greekcitytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/5427926-1-20x29.webp 20w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 504px) 100vw, 504px\"\/><\/source><\/picture><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The front page of Hamshahri, published on Tuesday, November 3, featured military sites across nine European countries under the headline \u201cWe\u2019ll see what happens.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The map includes the British military base at Akrotiri in Cyprus, as well as military installations in Greece, Britain, Germany, France and Italy.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The publication\u2019s report argues that European military infrastructure supporting US operations could be considered legitimate targets by Tehran if the conflict escalates.<\/p>\n<p class=\"gct-readmore\">Read more: Greece Offers Naval Support to US in Strait of Hormuz, Gerapetritis Says<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-kayhan-also-names-cyprus-and-greece\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Kayhan also names Cyprus and Greece<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another Iranian publication, the hardline newspaper Kayhan, has reportedly identified Cyprus and Greece among countries where American or NATO military facilities could be targeted.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The reports come amid renewed military tensions following limited US strikes against Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz on Monday. Washington described the operation as defensive, saying it was aimed at Iranian forces threatening US assets. reuters.com+1<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-pezeshkian-calls-for-closer-ties-with-cyprus\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pezeshkian calls for closer ties with Cyprus<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The developments also come as Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian expressed support for strengthening relations with Cyprus.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During a meeting in Tehran to receive the credentials of Cyprus\u2019s new ambassador, Pezeshkian spoke about the historical relationship between the two countries and called for greater bilateral cooperation.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The diplomatic engagement presents a striking contrast with the warnings appearing in Iranian media about military installations in Cyprus and Greece. AlphaNews.Live+1<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The important distinction is that the newspaper reports do not constitute an official Iranian announcement of plans to attack Cyprus or Greece. They nevertheless highlight how military facilities associated with US and NATO operations could become part of the wider strategic calculations if the conflict escalates.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-seo-package\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">SEO package<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">SEO title: Iran newspaper names Cyprus and Greece among potential military targets<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Meta description: An Iranian newspaper has published a map identifying military installations in Cyprus and Greece among potential targets amid renewed US-Iran tensions.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Focus keyphrase: Iran potential targets Cyprus Greece<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Slug: <code>iran-potential-targets-cyprus-greece<\/code><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Excerpt: An Iranian newspaper has identified the British base at Akrotiri in Cyprus and military installations in Greece on a map of potential targets across Europe, raising concerns amid renewed tensions between Tehran and Washington.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tags: Greece, Cyprus, Iran, Akrotiri, British military bases, US Iran tensions, NATO, Eastern Mediterranean, Middle East, geopolitics<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Suggested image caption: The front page of Iranian newspaper Hamshahri features a map identifying military installations across Europe, including sites in Cyprus and Greece.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Source: Cyprus Mail, Hamshahri and related reporting.<\/p>\n<p><!--[googlesitekit-end-of-content]--><\/p>\n<aside class=\"gct-related\">\n<h2>Related coverage<\/h2>\n<\/aside>\n<footer class=\"article-tags entry-footer\">\n<\/footer>\n<div class=\"category_container author-information\">\n<div class=\"inner\">\n<section id=\"authorpage\" class=\"authorpage\">\n\t\t\t\t<img alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/99ca06517608e7af44e9761bf7c358974ffbc4a43859fd8e5be6fc2f50d341af?s=164&amp;r=g\" srcset=\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/99ca06517608e7af44e9761bf7c358974ffbc4a43859fd8e5be6fc2f50d341af?s=328&amp;r=g 2x\" class=\"avatar avatar-164 photo lazyload\" height=\"164\" width=\"164\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\/>\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"author-content\">\n<h5>Bill Giannopoulos<\/h5>\n<h4>Junior Editor<\/h4>\n<p>Bill Giannopoulos is a Junior Editor at Greek City Times, covering Greek and international news, sport, and history.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/greekcitytimes.gr\" class=\"boxed-icon fill\" target=\"_blank\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-link\"\/><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/section><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/greekcitytimes.com\/2026\/11\/04\/iran-potential-targets-cyprus-greece\/\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>An Iranian newspaper has published a map identifying military installations in Cyprus, Greece and seven other European countries as potential targets in the event of a major escalation involving Iran. 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