Mitsotakis: “Our heart is with Cyprus” – Androulakis: “No involvement in the war”
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The Prime Minister informs the president of PASOK about the developments in the Middle East. Mitsotakis emphasized, “Any threat to an EU member state is unacceptable.” Androulakis asked for Greece not to become involved in the Israel-U.S. war against Iran.
- 03 Μαρτίου 2026 13:19
Regarding the developments with the war in Iran, focusing on Greece’s military deployment in Cyprus and preparations for the repatriation of Greeks from the Gulf countries, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis informs PASOK’s president, Nikos Androulakis.
Mitsotakis described the developments in the Middle East as critical, noting that the region appears to be experiencing a widespread war. He stressed that the government’s priority is the repatriation of thousands of Greeks, emphasizing that “serious preparations have been made, but until airspaces open, evacuation is difficult.”
He also highlighted the safety of Greek sailors in the Persian Gulf. Mitsotakis then mentioned Greece’s response to Cyprus’ request for support, including sending two frigates with anti-drone systems and two pairs of F16s.
“Any threat against Cyprus, a member of the EU, is unacceptable,” Mitsotakis stated. “Greek diplomacy and our upgraded Armed Forces are at the service of universal Hellenism,” he continued, adding, “Today, our heart and our flag are in Cyprus.” Mitsotakis expressed hope for a quick de-escalation, reminding that every crisis in the Middle East is also accompanied by an economic crisis.
Androulakis: “No scenario of Greece’s involvement in the Israel-U.S.-Iran war”
On the other hand, Androulakis, who had also recently communicated with the President of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, stressed that Greece is a pillar of security and respect for international law in the region.
“For this reason, our military presence in the Eastern Mediterranean must be linked to the protection of Hellenism,” he continued, asking for “no scenario of Greece’s involvement in the Israel-U.S. war against Iran.”
Androulakis also emphasized the need for European-level initiatives for a common European strategy in this new Middle Eastern crisis. He pointed out that the war against Iran could lead to broader economic disturbances and instability.
Finally, he noted that all attention is focused on the Greeks who are trapped in the region, stating that he expects relevant updates from Mitsotakis.
