The bloc also called for a reinforcement of the existing naval mission "Aspides" in the Red Sea and ‌the counter-piracy operation "Atalanta" off the Horn of Africa

Another poll, by the MRB firm, indicates that while Greeks support military assistance to Cyprus and the deployment of a Patriot AA battery on Karpathos, they overwhelmingly prefer Greece to remain neutral in the broader Middle East conflict

The Greek army unit, which has been deployed with the US-made anti-aircraft and anti-missile system since 2021, is credited with intercepting two Iranian ballistic missiles on Thursday

The EU Council summit is expected to focus on competitiveness, Ukraine, the Middle East situation and irregular migration

The powerful US warship is set to return for repairs after a fire broke out last week as it was sailing in the Red Sea

A total of 101 people and 45 pets are on board, which is expected to land at the Athens International Airport later on Wednesday afternoon

The Church of the Holy Sepulchre, the Al-Aqsa Mosque, and the Western Wall in the Old City of Jerusalem remain closed to the public

"I'm crazy about coffee. You know what? I’m crazy about my people," Netanyahu smiles and says after ordering a cup of coffee and answering a question about the Iran-originated rumor

FT: Expansion of EU Naval Mission in Strait of Hormuz Under Consideration

Turkey’s international presence has created a kind of “myth” around its capabilities

The “sirens of war” again erupted in the Middle East on the last day of February, last month, with the coordinated and large-scale US and Israeli strikes against Iran, followed by the latter’s retaliation across the wider region.

Speaking during an interview with a news site, the Greek prime minister also ruled out early elections, cabinet reshuffle

'There are, in fact, tankers coming through now, Iranian tankers, I believe some Chinese flag tankers have come through. So, we know that they have not mined the strait'

The specific group is trying to find airlines that allow pets in the cabins in order to leave Dubai, Abu Dhabi

Ruling AKP party spokesman Omer Celik takes aim at Cyprus, Greece for boosting defenses amid ongoing Middle East conflict