Airport representatives noted that passengers will be notified of any changes regarding flights from this region. In this regard, it is recommended to check the current information about arrivals in advance.
It should be reminded that earlier some airports, including the international hub in Dubai, suspended their operations due to military escalation related to Iran's attack and the UAE's retaliatory actions. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan held negotiations with several countries in the Middle East, including Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Oman, regarding the evacuation of Kyrgyz citizens. By order of Sadyr Japarov, an agreement was reached with Oman to allocate two charter flights to evacuate 300 citizens of the republic, with priority given to women and children.
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On the morning of February 28, Israel and the United States struck Iran. Donald Trump confirmed his intentions to destroy the nuclear program of the Islamic Republic.In response, Iran began striking territories in Israel and other countries in the Middle East where American military bases are located. Strikes were recorded in Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, Abu Dhabi, and Dubai (UAE), as well as in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia).
As a result of the American-Israeli operation, the Supreme Leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was killed. His wife, Mansure Khodjaste, also died from her injuries.
Donald Trump stated that military actions in Iran will last about four weeks. A jihad against the USA and Israel was declared in Iran, emphasizing the absence of any negotiations.
The conflict in the Middle East is affecting the global situation, including Kyrgyzstan. Currently, thousands of tourists are stranded in the UAE due to the ongoing conflict. Contact details for embassies and consulates for Kyrgyz citizens abroad can be found here.
