"No Offensive Use": Greece Secures Crete Naval Base Amid Widening Middle East War

Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis has assured that the strategic Souda Bay naval base on Crete is fully secure and restricted from launching offensive operations as the Middle East conflict severely intensifies. Speaking on national television, Mr. Gerapetritis dismissed speculation regarding potential retaliatory threats to the U.S. and NATO installation.  He emphasized that upgraded anti-missile and air defenses are actively shielding Greek territory.  Simultaneously, combat-ready F-16 f...

By ANTHEE CARASSAVA