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UN says there is 'no military solution' as it urges restraint amid Iran–U.S. escalation
Summary
The UN secretary-general expressed deep concern about military escalation between Iran and the United States, condemned attacks on civilian infrastructure, and called for stepped-up diplomacy and protection of international navigational rights in and around the Strait of Hormuz.
The United Nations said the secretary-general is ‘‘deeply concerned’’ by continuing military escalation between Iran and the United States, particularly at the prospect of attacks on civilian infrastructure, and reiterated his position that ‘‘there's no military solution’’ to the conflict.
Farhan, the UN spokesperson, said the secretary-general condemned attacks on civilian infrastructure ‘‘in Iran and across the region’’ and urged steps to de‑escalate. The briefing said the secretary-general called for stepped‑up diplomatic efforts toward a peaceful and durable settlement and said such a settlement should include the ‘‘full restoration of international navigational rights and freedoms in and around the Strait of Hormuz.’'
When asked by reporter Linda whether the UN had a specific task force or other mechanism for the Strait of Hormuz, the spokesperson said there was no progress to report on a task force at that stage. The briefing noted that other UN officials had ongoing diplomatic engagements but did not announce a new UN operational role for the Strait.
The briefing emphasized calls for restraint and for all parties to refrain from actions that could further inflame the situation; no new sanctions, deployments or Security Council decisions were announced during the session.
