During discussions about involving European countries in the conflict in the Middle East, Trump singled out those who actively supported the US and called Spain and the UK "terrible" for their refusal to assist in operations against Iran.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez addressed the nation on March 4, reaffirming that his country would not support the conflict between the US and Israel against Iran. "We will not become accomplices in actions that contradict our interests and values, merely to avoid pressure from anyone," he stated.
Pedro Sánchez.
Sánchez expressed his government's position, briefly summarizing it as "No to war."
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On February 28, Israel and the US carried out strikes against Iran. Trump confirmed that the goal of the operation is to destroy Iran's nuclear program.In response, Iran began launching attacks on US facilities in various countries in the Middle East, including Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, Abu Dhabi, and Dubai (UAE), as well as Riyadh (Saudi Arabia).
As a result of the attack, Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed, and his wife, Mansoureh Khodjasteh, died from her injuries.
Donald Trump noted that military actions in Iran would last about four weeks. Iran declared jihad against the US and Israel, emphasizing that negotiations would not take place.
The conflict in the Middle East has repercussions for other countries, including Kyrgyzstan. Currently, thousands of tourists are stranded in the UAE due to the conflict. Phone numbers for embassies and consulates for Kyrgyz citizens abroad can be found here.
