“It’s time to end the war.” UN’s Guterres urges US, Israel to cease attacks
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UN Secretary-General calls for U.S. and Israel to end military operations against Iran.
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UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called for the United States and Israel to end military operations against Iran, warning of "potential tragic consequences" from the escalating conflict. Guterres's statement reflects mounting international pressure to de-escalate tensions in a region already destabilized by the Israel-Gaza war and broader Middle East conflict. The appeal underscores the UN's concern that continued US and Israeli military actions risk widening the conflict into a direct confrontation with Iran. As the world's top diplomat, Guterres has a limited ability to enforce such calls but uses his platform to mobilize international opinion and pressure major powers toward negotiation. The statement comes amid persistent Israeli military operations in the region and recurring tensions with Iran over its nuclear program and militant proxies.
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