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U.N. Secretary‑General António Guterres warns Israel–Iran escalation risks wider war, urges diplomacy
Summary
United Nations Secretary‑General António Guterres told the Security Council the confrontation between Israel and Iran is accelerating, inflicting civilian harm and risking regional catastrophe, and he urged a return to diplomacy, nonproliferation measures and full IAEA access.
United Nations Secretary‑General António Guterres told the UN Security Council that the confrontation between Israel and Iran is “racing” toward a larger crisis and urged parties and the international community to pursue immediate diplomacy.
“This is such a moment,” Guterres said, saying he had “a simple and clear message” for the parties: “give peace a chance.” He described the confrontation as escalating rapidly, killing and injuring civilians, damaging homes and civilian infrastructure, and targeting…
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