BAKU, Azerbaijan, February 28. Since this
morning, the U.S. and Israel have launched military strikes on
targets in Iran, aiming to pressure Tehran, but Iran has vowed it
will not yield to humiliating demands, Iran's Supreme National
Security Council stated, Trend reports.
According to the council’s statement, the Iranian armed forces
have begun taking measures in response to the strikes, and citizens
have been advised to stay calm, seek safe areas, and limit travel
to essential movements.
"Iran has pre-stocked all necessary supplies to meet the needs
of its population, and there is no cause for concern regarding
essential goods and services. Citizens are therefore urged to avoid
congregating at sales centers," the statement added.
The council also announced the temporary closure of all
secondary schools and universities until further notice. Banks will
continue operating, and government offices will function at half
capacity (50%).
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. Israel launched its
airstrikes shortly afterward, with Katz emphasizing that the
operations were preemptive.
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