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UN warns attacks on civilian infrastructure amid Iran–U.S. escalation ‘must stop immediately’
Summary
The United Nations expressed deep concern about recent escalation between Iran and the United States, saying attacks on civilian infrastructure — including power and desalination plants — are unacceptable and urging intensified diplomacy and restoration of freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.
The United Nations warned that recent military escalation between Iran and the United States has widened its impact across the region and must be stopped, a UN spokesperson said.
Spokesperson Steph told reporters the secretary‑general is "particularly concerned about attacks on civilian infrastructure in Iran, including a nuclear power plant under construction and a desalination plant," and that similar attacks on power and water infrastructure in other countries are "unacceptable and must stop immediately."
The briefing said the crisis has affected Bahrain, Jordan, Syria, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Qatar, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates, placing pressure on trade systems, humanitarian access and the price of fuel and basic commodities. The spokesperson reiterated there is no military solution to the conflict and called for intensified diplomatic efforts toward “a peaceful and durable settlement.”
The UN also urged that any settlement include the full restoration of international navigational rights and freedom of navigation in and around the Strait of Hormuz, and reminded all parties of obligations under international humanitarian law, including distinction, proportionality and precaution.
In response to questions about letters received from member states, the spokesperson said such communications will be answered and that the secretary‑general remains engaged but declined to detail private contacts.
