TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, March 3. In light of the
current situation in the Middle East, Uzbekistan has introduced an
emergency support mechanism for exporters, Trend reports via the
Ministry of Investment, Industry, and Trade.


According to the ministry, the complex geopolitical environment
in the Middle East is directly affecting transit routes and foreign
trade operations conducted through the region. As a result,
businesses are facing logistical disruptions, transport delays,
difficulties in customs clearance procedures, and challenges
related to international payments.


In response, the Ministry of Investment, Industry, and Trade has
launched an emergency assistance mechanism for enterprises engaged
in foreign trade activities. Under this framework, exporters can
directly apply for support, including through the 24/7 Call Center
operating under the Republican Export Headquarters.


The system is designed to facilitate the swift resolution of
arising issues and to mitigate risks for Uzbek exporters in the
context of persistent regional volatility.



In the interim, hostilities in the Middle East have intensified due
to the impasse in nuclear discussions between Washington and
Tehran.


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 viewed as the final chance to strike a deal diplomatically.
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 the country's Defense Minister
Katz emphasizing that the operations were preemptive.







In a significant escalation, military airstrikes conducted by
Israel and the United States the previous day have reportedly
resulted in the deaths of Iran’s Supreme Leader Seyyed Ali Khamenei
and several members of his family.


Additionally, several of Iran’s most senior military and
security officials were killed in the airstrikes, including Chief
of Staff Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi, Islamic Revolutionary
Guard Corps (IRGC) Commander-in-Chief Mohammad Pakpour, Supreme
Leader adviser and Defense Council Secretary Ali Shamkhani, and
Defense Minister Aziz Nasirzadeh.


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