The work to restore air communication on the Jeddah – Bishkek route is also ongoing with a frequency of three flights per week.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and consular institutions of Kyrgyzstan are taking all necessary measures to ensure the safety and successful return of citizens currently in the Middle East.
On the morning of February 28, Israel and the United States struck Iran. Donald Trump announced his intention to destroy the nuclear program of the Islamic Republic.
In response, Iran began attacking territories in Israel and other Middle Eastern countries 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 attack by American-Israeli forces, the Supreme Leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was killed, as well as his wife, Mansoureh Khodjasteh, who died from her injuries.
Donald Trump stated that military actions in Iran would last about four weeks. Iran has proclaimed jihad against the USA and Israel, emphasizing that negotiations will not take place.
The conflict in the Middle East is affecting the situation worldwide, including in Kyrgyzstan. Due to the current events, thousands of tourists in the UAE find themselves in a difficult situation. Full contact information for embassies and consulates for Kyrgyz citizens abroad can be found here.
