Iranian plot to attack Israelis in Greek Cypriot Administration thwarted, claims Israel

By Rania Abu Shamala

ISTANBUL (AA) – The Israeli defense minister said on Saturday that an Iranian plot to attack Israelis in the Greek Cypriot Administration was thwarted.

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps tried to carry out an attack on Israeli citizens in Greek Cypriot Administration, Gideon Sa’ar claimed in a post on X.

Thanks to the activity of the Greek Cypriot security authorities," in cooperation with Israeli security services, the terror attack was thwarted," Sa’ar added.

Hostilities broke out on June 13 when Israel launched airstrikes on several sites across Iran, including military and nuclear facilities, prompting Tehran to launch retaliatory strikes.

Israeli authorities said at least 25 people have been killed and hundreds injured since then in Iranian missile attacks.

Meanwhile, in Iran, 430 people have been killed and more than 3,500 wounded in the Israeli assault, according to the Iranian Health Ministry.