Military Operations
- Iran announced the "80th wave" of missile strikes on American and Israeli targets in the Middle East as part of the "Truthful Promise-4" campaign. According to media reports, the strikes were accompanied by explosions in various parts of the region, including a fire at a fuel facility in Kuwait.
- On March 25, Israel attacked an underwater research center in Isfahan, confirming its intention to continue attacks on Iranian military facilities.
- Sirens sounded in northern Israel due to threats of missile attacks.
USA
- US President Donald Trump stated that the decision to initiate military action was forced, aimed at eliminating the threat posed by Iran's nuclear program. He also noted that the operation would continue "to the end," regardless of potential economic consequences. At the same time, Trump mentioned agreements reached regarding a ceasefire, which were denied in Tehran.
- The US is considering the possibility of negotiating with Iran through intermediaries, discussing, among other things, a venue in Islamabad.
- According to media reports, Washington has set conditions for Iran to resolve the conflict and established deadlines for their fulfillment.
Iran
- Tehran rejected US statements about negotiations, emphasizing that messaging through intermediaries does not constitute dialogue.
- Iranian authorities also noted that Washington's claims about negotiations are lies aimed at portraying military actions as diplomatic efforts.
- Tehran continues to attack US and allied military facilities in the region, including bases in the Persian Gulf.
The consequences of the strike on Tel Aviv on March 24. Photo Reuters / Tomer Appelbaum.
Israel
- Israel continues to attack Iranian facilities, including military and research centers.
- According to reports, Israeli leadership aims to maximally destroy Iran's military infrastructure in the shortest possible time.
Europe and International Reaction
- Representatives of the European Union are actively analyzing the situation and warning of the risks of further escalation amid contradictory statements from the parties.
- In Europe, there is concern about the consequences of the conflict for energy markets following attacks on infrastructure in the region.
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On the morning of February 28, Israel and the US struck Iran. Donald Trump announced the intention to destroy the nuclear program of the Islamic Republic.In response, Iran began striking Israel and other countries in the Middle East where US military bases and facilities are located. The strikes were directed at Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, Abu Dhabi, and Dubai (UAE), as well as Riyadh (Saudi Arabia).
As a result of the US-Israeli attack, Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed, and soon after, his wife, Mansure Khodjasteh, died from her injuries.
Donald Trump stated that military actions in Iran would continue for about four weeks. Iran, in response, declared jihad against the US and Israel, stating that there would be no negotiations.
The conflict in the Middle East is impacting global processes, including in Kyrgyzstan. Currently, thousands of tourists are stranded due to the situation in the UAE. Contact details for embassies and consulates for citizens of Kyrgyzstan abroad are available here.
