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Cyprus arrests British man on suspicion of terror-related plot, police say
LIMASSOL, CYPRUS, JUN 21 – Azerbaijani suspect linked to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps was arrested for spying and plotting terror attacks on two military bases, charged with terror-related offences and espionage.
- Police in Cyprus arrested a suspect for terror-related offenses and espionage, who appeared in court and is being held for eight days pending inquiries.
- The suspect, linked to the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps, has been surveilling British and Cypriot military bases since mid-April.
- Authorities heightened security measures around Israeli tourists due to concerns about potential attacks, as thousands of Israelis are stranded in Cyprus.
- The suspect is reported to be of Azeri descent and allegedly caught taking photos of military bases, leading to the police action.
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In the Cypriot city of Limassol, a man is said to have planned an attack on military bases. According to reports, he acted on behalf of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards.
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Cypriot police, Israeli security forces arrest man with IRGC-ties on suspicion of terror plot
Cyprus lies very close to the Middle East and has in recent days been used as a transit point for people either leaving or going to the region amid a conflict between regional foes Israel and Iran.
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Leaning Left6Leaning Right8Center4Last UpdatedBias Distribution45% Right
Bias Distribution
- 45% of the sources lean Right
45% Right
L 33%
C 22%
R 45%
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