The agency noted that "the ballistic missile launched from Iran was shot down in Turkish airspace." They published this information in their statement.
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On the morning of February 28, Israel and the United States began military operations against Iran. Donald Trump announced his intention to destroy the nuclear program of the Islamic Republic.In response, Iran began striking territories in Israel and neighboring countries 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 attack by Israel and the U.S., the Supreme Leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was killed, and later his wife, Mansoureh Khojasteh, died from her injuries.
Donald Trump stated that the military operation in Iran would last about four weeks. Iran declared jihad against the U.S. and Israel, stating that negotiations would not take place.
The conflict in the Middle East has global consequences, including for Kyrgyzstan. Currently, thousands of Kyrgyz tourists are stranded in the UAE. Contact numbers for embassies and consulates for Kyrgyz citizens abroad can be found here.
