Souda Bay, located on the island of Crete, is one of the most strategically important naval bases in the eastern Mediterranean and frequently hosts NATO and U.S. military assets

According to official sources, he is believed to have been taking photos of “potential targets,” including the base itself and ships entering and leaving the naval station.

The U.S. operation against Iran was made possible thanks to the large-scale deployment of American refueling aircraft, including from the Souda Bay base, according to various sources.

French multi-task aircraft Breguet Atlantique arrived in Crete as EU plans active military presence in Red Sea

Shore leave, in groups, will be granted to crewmembers for the nearby port-city of Chania