UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has voiced deep concern over the latest military clashes between the US and Iran, according to an official statement from the UN spokesperson released today.
In the statement, the head of the world's largest multilateral organization emphasized the need to de-escalate tensions and avoid any actions that could lead to unpredictable consequences. Guterres urged all parties involved to exercise maximum restraint and urgently called for a return to the path of diplomacy to resolve differences.
Speaking to the press, the Secretary-General's spokesperson said Guterres is closely monitoring the situation and maintaining contact with relevant parties, hoping diplomatic efforts will help prevent the risk of the conflict spreading in the region.
This new development comes amid long-standing tensions between Washington and Tehran, with numerous military confrontations and mutual accusations in recent times. Analysts say this is one of the most sensitive periods in bilateral relations in decades.
