This is a dangerous escalation in a region already on the edge, warned UN Secretary-General Guterres, condemning U.S. strikes on Iran and urging immediate de-escalation to prevent a catastrophic regional conflict.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres issued an urgent warning today following U.S. military strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, calling the action “a dangerous escalation in a region already on the edge.”
In an official statement, Guterres expressed grave concern that the conflict could spiral out of control, with “catastrophic consequences for civilians, the region, and the world.” He emphasized that the situation poses “a direct threat to international peace and security.”
The UN chief called on all member states to de-escalate tensions and uphold their obligations under the UN Charter and international law. “At this perilous hour, it is critical to avoid a spiral of chaos,” he stated.
Guterres stressed that military action is not a solution, declaring: “There is no military solution. The only path forward is diplomacy. The only hope is peace.”
The statement comes amid heightened global tensions, with fears mounting over potential retaliatory measures from Iran and further destabilization in the Middle East.