According to him, the number of those wishing to return may change slightly. "Among the citizens in Qatar, there are those who want to return. We are constantly updating the data on those who are ready to leave the country. As soon as the list is finalized, we will pass the information to the leadership. The decision on a new evacuation flight should be known by this evening," noted Jumakadyrov.
He also mentioned that there are Kyrgyz citizens in Iran, mainly women married to Iranians. "We are in contact with the consul in Iran, and so far they have not requested evacuation," he added.
On the morning of February 28, Israel and the United States struck Iran. Donald Trump announced plans to destroy the nuclear program of the Islamic Republic.
In response, Iran began shelling the territory of Israel and other countries in the Middle East where U.S. 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 U.S.-Israeli attack, the Supreme Leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was killed. His wife, Mansure Khodjasteh, died from injuries sustained during the attack.
Donald Trump stated that the military operation in Iran would last about four weeks. A jihad against the U.S. and Israel was declared in Iran, stating that there would be no negotiations.
The conflict in the Middle East is affecting the global situation, including Kyrgyzstan. Currently, thousands of tourists are in the UAE and cannot leave the country. Contacts for embassies and consulates for Kyrgyz citizens abroad can be found here.
