UN Chief urges restraint amid escalating Iran-Israel Tensions
UN Secretary-General urges maximum restraint from both Iran and Israel amid rising tensions following Israeli airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has strongly condemned any military escalation in the Middle East and called on all parties involved to exercise maximum restraint. His warning comes amid rising tensions following Israeli airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities.
Farhan Haq, Deputy Spokesperson for the UN Secretary-General, issued a formal statement expressing deep concern over Israel’s airstrikes, which have triggered global alarm. The timing of the attacks is particularly sensitive, as nuclear negotiations between Iran and the United States remain ongoing.
The Secretary-General reminded all member states of their obligations under the UN Charter and international law. He stressed that the region must not spiral into a broader conflict that could have devastating and far-reaching consequences.
Meanwhile, Israeli Defense Minister Isael Katz declared the launch of Operation “Rising Lion” as a pivotal moment in Israel’s national security strategy. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has signaled that the military operations may continue.
Iranian media outlets have reported that Hossein Salami, Commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), was killed in the Israeli airstrikes.
As tensions mount, Guterres emphasized the need for immediate dialogue and adherence to international norms, warning that failure to act with restraint could jeopardize global peace and security.
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