The New York Times notes that the initial week of hostilities demonstrated mixed results: despite the extensive air operations conducted by the U.S. and Israel against a weakened adversary, the final outcome of the war remains unclear.
Since the beginning of the conflict, U.S. and Israeli forces have carried out around 4,000 strikes on various targets in Iran, including sites related to ballistic missiles, military headquarters, and naval bases.
According to estimates from American officials, Iran still retains a significant portion of its military capabilities, and according to the data presented to Congress, Tehran has about half of its missile arsenal and a substantial number of drones remaining.
Information has also emerged about the creation of a website called Cost of the Iran War, which tracks U.S. spending on military actions against Iran in real-time.
On February 28, Israel and the U.S. began airstrikes against Iran. Donald Trump announced plans to eliminate the nuclear program of the Islamic Republic.
Iran responded with strikes on Israeli territory and other countries in the Middle East 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 U.S.-Israeli operation, Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed. His wife, Mansure Khodjasteh, died from injuries sustained in the attack.
Donald Trump stated that the operation in Iran would last about four weeks. A jihad against the U.S. and Israel was declared in Iran, emphasizing the lack of opportunity for negotiations.
The situation in the Middle East has global implications, affecting countries including Kyrgyzstan. As a result of the conflict, thousands of Kyrgyz tourists are stranded in the UAE. Contact information for embassies and consulates for Kyrgyz citizens abroad can be found here.
