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At the same time, on February 28, Israel, along with the United States, carried out strikes on Iranian facilities. Donald Trump confirmed the intention to destroy the nuclear program of the Islamic Republic.In response, Iran began attacking U.S. and allied military bases in the Middle East, including strikes on Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, Abu Dhabi, and Dubai (UAE) and Riyadh (Saudi Arabia).
As a result of attacks by American and Israeli forces, the Supreme Leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was killed. His wife, Mansoureh Khojasteh, died from injuries sustained during the attacks.
Donald Trump stated that the operation in Iran would last about four weeks. Iran, in turn, declared jihad against the U.S. and Israel, emphasizing the lack of opportunity for negotiations.
The current situation in the Middle East has implications for the entire world, including Kyrgyzstan. Thousands of tourists are stranded in the UAE due to the conflict. Contact information for embassies and consulates for Kyrgyz citizens abroad can be found here.
