In its statement, SCO members noted that they are deeply worried about military attacks on Iran and called for the resolution of conflicts exclusively through peaceful means, based on dialogue and mutual respect, while adhering to international norms and the UN Charter.
The SCO emphasized the importance of protecting Iran's sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity, urging all parties to exercise restraint and avoid actions that could exacerbate the situation.
SCO members strongly urged the UN and the UN Security Council to take immediate action to prevent threats to international peace and security.Currently, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization includes 10 states: Belarus, India, Iran, Kazakhstan, China, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Russia, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan.
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On February 28, Israel and the USA struck Iran. Donald Trump announced his intentions to destroy the nuclear program of the Islamic Republic.In response, Iran began striking military targets of the USA and its allies in the Middle East, including Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Riyadh.
As a result of the American-Israeli attack, the Supreme Leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was killed, and later his wife, Mansoureh Khojasteh, died from her injuries.
Donald Trump stated that the military operation in Iran would last about four weeks. Iran declared jihad against the USA and Israel, emphasizing that there would be no negotiations.
The situation in the Middle East is affecting the global situation, particularly in Kyrgyzstan, where thousands of tourists are stranded due to the conflict in the UAE. Contact numbers for embassies and consulates for Kyrgyz citizens abroad can be found here.
