01.03.2026 02:10
Kazakhstan has provided support to the Gulf countries targeted in Iran's retaliation against the attacks from the US and Israel. President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev sent special letters to the leaders of the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, and Kuwait, stating that they condemn Iran's attacks and are ready to provide any possible support.
Support has come from Kazakhstan to the Gulf countries targeted by Iran, which has launched retaliation against the attacks of the USA and Israel.
LETTER FROM PRESIDENT TOKAYEV TO 5 COUNTRY LEADERS Kazakhstan's Presidential Spokesperson Aybek Smadiyarov stated on his social media account that President Tokayev has sent special letters to the leaders of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, and Kuwait.
Aybek Smadiyarov Smadiyarov noted that the letters contain heartfelt messages of support and solidarity for the peoples of the countries undergoing a heavy test during this difficult period, stating, "Kasım Cömert Tokayev firmly condemned all military actions aimed at undermining the sovereignty and security of friendly and brotherly states for Kazakhstan."
"WE ARE READY TO PROVIDE ALL POSSIBLE SUPPORT TO BROTHER ARAB COUNTRIES" Smadiyarov stated that Kazakhstan is in favor of resolving all complex international issues and armed conflicts only through diplomatic means, adding, "The President has also indicated his readiness to provide all possible support to brother Arab countries and hopes that continuous working contacts with the senior officials of these countries will continue."
Kasım Cömert Tokayev ATTACKS OF THE USA AND ISRAEL ON IRAN While the negotiation process between Iran and the USA continues, Israel and the USA launched joint attacks on Iran in the morning hours. The Israeli Ministry of Defense announced that they have initiated a "preventive attack" on Iran. US President Donald Trump also announced that they have launched a "major operation" against Iran. The attacks targeted the capital Tehran as well as the cities of Isfahan, Karaj, Qom, Tabriz, Shiraz, Bushehr, Kermanshah, and Ilam.
As Israel and Iran closed their airspace, a state of emergency was declared throughout Israel, and sirens sounded. Warnings directing the public to shelters were made in Israel before Iran's counterattacks. The Iranian army announced that it has launched counterattacks against Israel with dozens of ballistic missiles and drones in response to the attacks by the USA and Israel. Iran targeted simultaneous US bases in countries such as Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Qatar, and Jordan with missile attacks, while the US naval base in Bahrain was hit.