BAKU, Azerbaijan, February 28. President of
Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has instructed Security Council
Secretary Gizat Nurdauletov, and relevant ministries, to present a
comprehensive plan of emergency measures in light of the escalating
situation around Iran and potential threats to stability within the
country, Trend
reports.
At the direction of the Kazakh President, all law enforcement
agencies have already switched to a 24/7 operational schedule. A
special monitoring group has also begun work within the Government
under the supervision of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of
Kazakhstan.
Regional governors have been instructed to take necessary
measures in consideration of the developing situation in the Middle
East.
Following the second round of nuclear talks between Washington
and Tehran on February 17, which ended without progress, the U.S.
increased its presence in areas near Iran, deploying over 150
aircraft to bases in Europe and the Middle East.
The escalation follows the 3rd round of nuclear talks between
Iran and the United States in Geneva on February 26. Held under the
administration of U.S. President Donald Trump, the negotiations
were seen as a last opportunity for a diplomatic resolution.
However, no agreements were reached, as Tehran refused to halt
uranium enrichment, dismantle its nuclear facilities, or accept
indefinite restrictions on its nuclear program. On the morning of
February 28, Israel and the U.S. began launching strikes on Iran
from land, sea, and air.