The first week of the conflict revealed a contradictory situation: while the U.S. and Israel are conducting an active air campaign against a weakened adversary, there is still no clear understanding of the war's outcomes.
Since the onset of hostilities, American and Israeli forces have carried out approximately 4,000 attacks on various targets within Iranian territory, including military headquarters, ballistic missile positions, and naval facilities.
However, according to American officials, Iran still retains a significant portion of its military capabilities, including about half of its missile arsenal and a considerable number of drones.
An important innovation has been the creation of the website Cost of the Iran War, which tracks U.S. expenditures on military actions against Iran in real-time.
On February 28, Israel and the United States carried out strikes against Iran, after which Donald Trump announced his intention to destroy the nuclear program of the Islamic Republic.
In response, Iran began attacking territories in Israel and other countries in the Middle East where American military bases are located. Strikes were carried out against Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, Abu Dhabi, and Dubai (UAE), as well as Riyadh (Saudi Arabia).
As a result of the U.S.-Israeli strike, Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed. His wife, Mansoureh Khodjasteh, also died from her injuries.
Donald Trump stated that the military operation in Iran would last about four weeks, while Iran declared jihad against the U.S. and Israel, emphasizing the lack of opportunity for negotiations.
The situation in the Middle East has global implications, including its impact on Kyrgyzstan. Due to the conflict, thousands of tourists remain in the UAE, and the contact numbers for embassies and consulates for Kyrgyz citizens abroad can be found here.
