UN Secretary-General Urges Ceasefire After US-Iran Military Exchanges
António Guterres called for an immediate end to military action between the United States and Iran following overnight strikes that reportedly hit a wedding ceremony.
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres expressed grave concern following renewed overnight exchanges of fire between the United States and Iran. Through spokesperson Stephane Dujarric, Guterres condemned all attacks against civilians, specifically highlighting reports of a strike that hit a wedding ceremony in Iran.
Guterres called for an immediate cessation of military action and urged both nations to return to diplomacy to reach a durable settlement through dialogue. The United Nations warned that further escalation would have devastating consequences for civilians and the wider region.
The international body noted that critical shipping routes and airspace are already heavily impacted by the conflict. Additionally, the United Nations reported that humanitarian operations in the region remain overstretched and underfunded as the military situation evolves.
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