![In this photo provided on Monday, Aug. 31, 2020, by the Greek Defense Ministry, worships from Greece, Italy, Cyprus and France, participate in a joint military exercise which was held from 26-28 of August, south of Turkey in eastern Mediterranean sea. Turkey on Monday, Aug. 31, accused Greece of "piracy" and warned it will stand up to Athens' alleged efforts to militarize islands near its coast.(Greek Defense Ministry via AP)](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/M6RFHM2YLEEQZKCDQVQ7EL4JYY.jpg?smart=true&auth=be40bb1bc6b83f17dcfc58c6a57013c8b6c6ded7805155f026ed68113c8b65f3&width=400&height=225)
Greek warships took part in a military exercise last month amid rising tensions over offshore energy exploration rights. AP
Greek warships took part in a military exercise last month amid rising tensions over offshore energy exploration rights. AP
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03 September, 2020