First wave of Europeans stranded by Iran conflict return home, with hundreds of thousands still left in region – Europe live

British, Czech, Italian and Polish media report first successful returns from Oman and the United Arab Emirates

Greek defence minister Nikos Dendias is in Cyprus today, after the Greek government’s decision to send reinforcements to help protect the island.

Four Greek F-16 arrived in Cyprus last night, stationing at Andreas Papanderous Paphos base, with two frigates also believed to be on their way.