On his Facebook page, he noted that he is greatly concerned about the rising tensions in this region and their negative consequences for the Arab world.
Unfortunately, the conflict erupted in the holy month of Orozo — a time for spiritual purification and good deeds.“The Kyrgyz Republic, based on the UN Charter and universally accepted norms of international law, supports the joint efforts of the international community for a peaceful resolution of the situation in this region.
We share the suffering and grief of the peoples of the region over the numerous casualties among civilians. We condemn all actions that led to such a tragedy.
We call on all parties to exercise restraint, to immediately cease hostilities, and to take all possible steps to quickly return to constructive dialogue aimed at resolving the situation exclusively by peaceful means,” the president added.
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On the morning of February 28, Israel and the United States began strikes on Iranian territory. Donald Trump stated his intention to eliminate the nuclear ambitions of the Islamic Republic.Iran responded with attacks on Israel and other countries in the Middle East where American military bases are located. Strikes were carried out on Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, Abu Dhabi, Dubai (UAE), and Riyadh (Saudi Arabia).
As a result of the American-Israeli actions, the Supreme Leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was killed. Later, his wife, Mansure Khodjasteh, died from her injuries.
According to Donald Trump, the military operation in Iran will last about four weeks. In response, Iran declared jihad against the USA and Israel, emphasizing the lack of possibility for negotiations.
The conflict in the Middle East also affects other regions, including Kyrgyzstan. Currently, 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.
