Americans in Jordan are advised to stay in safe places and avoid visiting the U.S. embassy. Citizens in Iraq are advised to exercise caution, limit movement, and remain in shelter.
These measures are related to the assessment of risks arising from the ongoing conflicts between the U.S., Israel, and Iran. As of the morning of March 3, the U.S. embassy in Kuwait also announced the suspension of its operations until further notice.
According to reports, American diplomatic missions in the Persian Gulf have become targets for missile and drone attacks from Iran since February 28. In particular, on the morning of March 3, a drone attacked the U.S. embassy in Saudi Arabia.
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On February 28, Israel and the U.S. conducted strikes against Iran. Donald Trump confirmed the intention to eliminate the nuclear program of the Islamic Republic.In response, Iran began attacking territories of Israel and other Middle Eastern countries where American military bases are located. The strikes targeted Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, Abu Dhabi, and Dubai (UAE), as well as Riyadh (Saudi Arabia).
As a result of the joint attack by the U.S. and Israel, the Supreme Leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was killed, and shortly thereafter, his wife, Mansoureh Khodjasteh, who was injured during the attack, also died from her injuries.
Donald Trump stated that the military operation in Iran would last about four weeks. A jihad against the U.S. and Israel has been declared in Iran, with negotiations excluded.
The situation in the Middle East has global implications, including for Kyrgyzstan. Thousands of tourists are stranded due to the conflict in the UAE. Phone numbers for embassies and consulates for Kyrgyz citizens abroad can be found here.
