Cyprus rules out role in any US-led strike on Syria
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Cyprus said on Monday it would have no involvement of any kind in a potential US-led strike on Syria, which lies about 100 km (60 miles) to its east. It would, however, be ready to offer assistance to third-country nationals evacuated from the Middle East, Cypriot government spokesman Christos Stylianides said.
The island's close proximity to the Middle East and the British military bases there has given rise to speculation about its role in a US-led strike. "Any contribution of the Republic of Cyprus is strictly humanitarian," Stylianides said. (Reuters)
