For prompt assistance, a hotline has been established where citizens can receive consultations and information. In addition, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic has a hotline providing consular support and clarifications regarding the current situation.
According to the agency, a mechanism for the evacuation of Kyrgyz citizens is currently being developed in cooperation with Kazakhstan, using transit through Saudi Arabia. Interagency consultations are being held, and logistical details are being clarified.
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On the morning of February 28, Israel and the USA launched strikes on Iran, marking the beginning of a new military operation. Donald Trump stated the goal - to destroy the nuclear program of the Islamic Republic.In response to the attacks, Iran began striking territories where American military bases are located, including Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, Abu Dhabi, and Dubai (UAE), as well as Riyadh (Saudi Arabia).
As a result of the American-Israeli operation, the Supreme Leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was killed, and shortly thereafter, his wife, Mansure Khodjaste, died from her injuries.
Trump announced that military actions in Iran would last about four weeks, while Iran declared jihad against the USA and Israel, stating that negotiations were impossible.
The escalation of the situation in the Middle East also affects other countries, including Kyrgyzstan, where thousands of tourists are currently stranded due to the conflict in the UAE. Contact numbers for embassies and consulates for Kyrgyz citizens abroad can be found here.
