Has Crete’s strategic importance transformed it from a Mediterranean haven into a primary target for an Iranian strike?

Tourists in Crete were shaken and buildings damaged after a magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck off the north-east coast in the early hours of Thursday morning. The quake struck at 6.19 local time (3.19am ...

A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck off the coast of Crete on Thursday morning, as the tremors were felt across the Greek island and the Aegean Sea region. Authorities have not reported any serious ...

Crete is a myth-stical island (see what I did there?) in Greece where gods were born, empires came and went, and lunch can last longer than a Minoan dynasty. It’s an island that refuses to be reduced ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Crete ought to come with a disclaimer (warning: may cause jaw to drop repeatedly). Simply put, Greece’s ...

Washington currently has more than a dozen warships in the Middle East. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at ...

Washington has built up its biggest military presence in the Middle East in decades as it pushes Iran for concessions on its nuclear programme. View on euronews ...