Seytek Jumakadyrov noted that the number of those wishing to return may change over time, but not significantly. Currently, there is information about citizens in Qatar who also want to return to their homeland. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is actively updating data on those ready for evacuation. Once the list is completed, it will be submitted to the leadership. Information about the possibility of a new evacuation flight will be known by this evening, he added.
In addition, there are Kyrgyz citizens in Iran, mainly women married to local citizens. "We are in contact with the consul in Iran, but so far we have not received any requests for evacuation assistance from them," clarified Seytek Jumakadyrov.
On February 28, Israel and the USA carried out strikes on Iran, in response to which Donald Trump announced his intention to destroy the nuclear program of the Islamic Republic.
In response, Iran began attacks on Israeli and American military bases, striking Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, Abu Dhabi, Dubai (UAE), and Riyadh (Saudi Arabia).
As a result of the American-Israeli attack, the Supreme Leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was killed, and later his wife, Mansure Khodzhaste, also died from her injuries.
Donald Trump stated that the military operation in Iran would last about four weeks. In response, Iran declared jihad against the USA and Israel, emphasizing that negotiations are unacceptable.
The conflict in the Middle East is affecting the global situation, including Kyrgyzstan. Currently, thousands of tourists are in a difficult situation in the UAE due to the conflict. Contact numbers for embassies and consulates for Kyrgyz citizens abroad can be found here.
