UN chief warns of ‘Dangerous Escalation’ after US strikes on Iran

Al Jazeera:
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has voiced deep concern over the U.S. military strikes on Iran, calling the development a “dangerous escalation” that threatens to push the already volatile Middle East region further toward instability.

“I am gravely alarmed by the use of force by the United States against Iran today,” Guterres said in a statement shared on social media. “This is a dangerous escalation in a region already on the edge – and a direct threat to international peace and security.”

He cautioned that the situation risks spiraling out of control, with devastating consequences.

“There is a growing risk that this conflict could rapidly get out of control – with catastrophic consequences for civilians, the region, and the world,” the UN chief warned.

Guterres urged UN Member States to step back from confrontation and to uphold their responsibilities under international law.
“I call on Member States to de-escalate and to uphold their obligations under the UN Charter and other rules of international law,” he said. “At this perilous hour, it is critical to avoid a spiral of chaos. There is no military solution. The only path forward is diplomacy. The only hope is peace.”