United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has condemned any military escalation in the Middle East, expressing particular concern over Israeli attacks on nuclear facilities in Iran, especially as talks are ongoing between Iran and the United States regarding Tehran's nuclear program.
In a statement issued by his spokesperson, Guterres stressed the obligation of UN member states to act in accordance with the UN Charter and international law.
He urged both parties to exercise maximum restraint to avoid being drawn into a deeper conflict at any cost, warning that such a conflict would place an unbearable burden on a region already under immense strain.