A child stands next to a missile that fell near the international airport of Qamishli in Syria. Photo Reuters / Orhan Qereman.
Events of the last 24 hours
- U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth reported that an Iranian warship that sank off the coast of Sri Lanka was torpedoed by an American submarine. The Sri Lankan Navy confirmed the rescue of 32 sailors, but about 80 people died.
- Turkish military shot down a ballistic missile in the Mediterranean Sea, launched from Iranian territory, which was heading towards Turkey. NATO condemned Iran's attack on Turkey.
- A Maltese-flagged container ship sustained serious damage in the Strait of Hormuz, the crew was evacuated, and traffic in the region decreased by 90%.
- The funeral of Ali Khamenei, scheduled for Wednesday, has been postponed indefinitely due to a lack of necessary conditions, according to information from Iranian state media.
- Israel reported new strikes on security force headquarters in Tehran and continues attacks on Lebanon, urging residents of southern Beirut to evacuate.
- "Hezbollah" is increasing its involvement in the conflict, supporting Iran, which deepens its internal isolation in Lebanon and creates a threat of expanding hostilities to the north.
- According to the human rights organization Human Rights Activist News Agency, at least 1,097 civilians have died in Iran since the start of the war.
- An independent UN investigation sharply condemned the actions of Israel and the USA, stating that they violate international law, especially in the context of attacks on educational institutions.
- Spain denied reports of pressure from the USA regarding the provision of its military bases for operations against Iran, stating that its position remains unchanged, as noted by Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares.
- German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius ruled out the possibility of Germany participating in the conflict with Iran, expressing concerns about the lack of an exit strategy.
- In the Persian Gulf countries, passengers are facing delays and uncertainty when returning home due to disruptions in air traffic.
- There was a power outage across Iraq. The Ministry of Electricity explained this as a sudden drop in capacity at the Rumaila power plant.
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Since the morning of February 28, Israel and the USA have struck Iranian territory. Donald Trump announced plans to eliminate the nuclear program of the Islamic Republic.In response, Iran began attacking U.S. facilities in Israel and other countries in the Middle East, including Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, Abu Dhabi, and Dubai (UAE), as well as Riyadh (Saudi Arabia).
As a result of the U.S.-Israeli operation, the Supreme Leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was killed. His wife, Mansoureh Khodjasteh, died from her injuries.
According to Donald Trump, the military operation in Iran is expected to last about four weeks. Iran declared jihad against the USA and Israel, emphasizing its lack of intention to negotiate.
The developments in the Middle East have global implications, including for Kyrgyzstan. Due to the conflict, thousands of tourists are stranded in the UAE. Contact information for embassies and consulates for Kyrgyz citizens abroad can be found here.
