For crossing the border, the following points are available: "Bajgiran," which is accessible only to holders of diplomatic passports, as well as "Artyk" and "Saraks," which are open to all holders of civilian passports.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs recommends that Kyrgyz citizens contact the Embassy of Kyrgyzstan in Turkmenistan or the Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in advance for necessary clarifications.
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On the morning of February 28, Israel, together with the United States, conducted strikes against Iran. President Donald Trump announced plans to destroy the nuclear developments of the Islamic Republic.In response to these actions, Iran began attacking Israeli positions and U.S. military facilities in other countries in the Middle East. Strikes were recorded in Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, Abu Dhabi, and Dubai (UAE), as well as in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia).
As a result of the U.S.-Israeli operation, the Supreme Leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was killed. Later, his wife, Mansure Khodjasteh, died from her injuries.
Donald Trump also noted that military actions in Iran would last approximately four weeks. A jihad was declared in Iran against the U.S. and Israel, asserting the impossibility of negotiations.
The conflict in the Middle East is affecting many countries, including Kyrgyzstan. Currently, thousands of tourists are in the UAE, finding themselves in a difficult situation. Contact information for embassies and consulates for citizens of Kyrgyzstan abroad can be found here.
