Erdogan Opposes Permanent European Troops in Cyprus Amid Iran Conflict

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•On April 16, 2026, Erdogan publicly warned against a permanent foreign military presence on Cyprus.
•European troops were deployed to Cyprus in response to the conflict involving Iran.
•Erdogan described recent attacks on Iran as unlawful and said they raised security risks in the Middle East region on April 17, 2026.
•Cyprus remains a disputed territory with ongoing tensions between Turkey and the Republic of Cyprus.

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▸If European countries decide to withdraw their troops from Cyprus as Erdogan demands the security situation on Cyprus may stabilize temporarily, reducing tensions with Turkey but potentially limiting European influence in the region.

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METRT WorldUnlawful attacks on Iran raised security risks in region: Erdogan METRT WorldEuropean troops sent to Cyprus over Iran war must not become permanent: Erdogan MEDaily SabahErdoğan warns against permanent foreign troop presence on Cyprus

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan reiterated that European troops sent to Cyprus due to the Iran war must not stay permanently. This position affects the security balance on Cyprus, a contested island, and influences relations between Turkey, Cyprus, and European nations involved in the Iran conflict. Erdogan also linked recent unlawful attacks on Iran to increased regional security risks.

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