This appearance of Mohammed bin Zayed in a public place sparked a lively reaction on social media, where users shared photos and expressed appreciation for his support of stability and the usual way of life amid the current regional tensions.
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On the morning of February 28, Israel and the USA carried out strikes on Iranian territory. Donald Trump announced his intention to destroy the nuclear developments of the Islamic Republic.In response to these actions, Iran began striking Israel and other countries in the Middle East where American military bases are located. Strikes were recorded in Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, Abu Dhabi, and Dubai (UAE), as well as in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia).
As a result of the American-Israeli attack, the Supreme Leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was killed, and his wife, Mansoureh Khojasteh, later died from injuries sustained in the attack.
Donald Trump indicated that the military operation in Iran could last about four weeks. Iran, for its part, declared jihad against the USA and Israel, emphasizing that no negotiations are planned.
The situation in the Middle East has global consequences, affecting Kyrgyzstan as well. Currently, thousands of tourists are stranded in the UAE. Phone numbers for embassies and consulates for Kyrgyz citizens abroad can be found here.