2026 in Cyprus

On 28 February 2026, the United States and Israel launched airstrikes on Iran targeting military and government sites and assassinating several Iranian officials, including Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. The surprise attacks were launched during negotiations between Iran and the US regarding Iran's nuclear program. Iran responded with missile and drone strikes against Israel, US bases, and US-allied Arab countries in the Middle East, and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, disrupting global trade.

The 2026 Candidates Tournament was an eight-player chess tournament, held to determine the challenger for the World Chess Championship 2026. The tournament took place at the Cap St Georges Hotel and Resort in Pegeia, Cyprus, between 28 March and 16 April 2026, alongside the Women's Candidates Tournament 2026. As with every Candidates Tournament since 2013, it was a double round-robin tournament.

protests outside of Iran against the Iranian regime