Czech FM Macinka: Middle East operation could last weeks

A military operation in the Middle East could be more extensive and last several weeks, Czech Foreign Minister Petr Macinka (Motorists) said on Facebook. He urged people not to travel to countries in the region, including Iran and Israel, as well as Lebanon, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates. Macinka said the Czech Foreign Ministry is in contact with all diplomatic missions in the area, including the embassy in Tehran. Israel and the United States launched an operation against Iran on Saturday morning. Israel’s defence minister called it a preventive strike, while U.S. President Donald Trump said the goal is to protect Americans and prevent Tehran from acquiring a nuclear weapon.