Spain will send a frigate to Cyprus after Iran's attack
The Ministry of Defence has explained that Spain "demonstrates its commitment to the defence of the European Union and the eastern border" with this movement.
The frigate "Cristobal Colón" that Spain will send to Cyprus.
Spain will send the frigate Cristóbal Colón to Cyprus to protect the European island from attacks by Iran, the Ministry of Defence said in a statement.
The Christopher Columbus will arrive on the coast of Crete around 10 March withtheFrench Charles de Gaulle y others from the Greek Navy.
The mission in the Mediterranean will aim to provide air protection and defence to Cyprus to complement the capabilities of the Patriot air defence system.
According to the Ministry of Defence, this is the "most advanced" technological frigate in Spain, a movement with which Spain "demonstrates its commitment to the defence of the European Union and the eastern border".