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On the same day, February 28, Israeli and American forces struck Iran, marking a new milestone in the conflicts in the Middle East. Donald Trump announced plans to destroy the nuclear program of the Islamic Republic.In response to these actions, Iran began striking U.S. and allied military bases in the region, including Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Riyadh.
As a result of the U.S.-Israeli attack, Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was killed. Later, his wife, Mansoureh Khojasteh, died from her injuries.
Donald Trump noted that the military operation in Iran would last about four weeks. Iran, in turn, declared jihad against the U.S. and Israel, emphasizing that negotiations would not take place.
The conflict in the Middle East has global repercussions, including its impact on Kyrgyzstan. Thousands of tourists are stranded in the UAE due to the current situation. Contact information for embassies and consulates for Kyrgyz citizens abroad can be found here.
