Americans in Jordan are strongly advised to remain in shelter and avoid approaching the embassy, while citizens in Iraq are advised to exercise increased caution and limit their movements.
These measures have been taken in response to growing threats related to the conflict between the U.S., Israel, and Iran. This is not the first warning of this kind; earlier, on March 3, the U.S. embassy in Kuwait also announced a temporary suspension of its operations.
According to reports, American diplomatic missions in Gulf countries are under threat, as Iran has been conducting attacks using missiles and drones since February 28. In particular, on March 3, a drone attacked the U.S. embassy in Saudi Arabia.
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On February 28, Israel and the U.S. struck Iranian territory. Donald Trump announced plans to eliminate Iran's nuclear program.In response, Iran intensified its attacks on Israel and other countries in the Middle East where American military bases are located. Strikes were carried out on facilities in Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Riyadh.
As a result of the U.S.-Israeli attacks, Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed, after which his wife, Mansoureh Khodjasteh, died from her injuries.
According to Donald Trump, the military operation in Iran will take about four weeks. A jihad has been declared against the U.S. and Israel in Iran, emphasizing that negotiations will not take place.
The situation in the Middle East is impacting global processes, including in Kyrgyzstan. Currently, thousands of tourists are in the UAE and cannot leave the country due to the conflict. Contact numbers for Kyrgyz citizens abroad can be found here.
