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UN Chief ‘alarmed’ By Israel-iran Escalation

The United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, warns that there could be “enormous consequences” if fighting between Israel and Iran continues to escalate.

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres gestures as he addresses the audience during a press conference
Image caption,UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres reiterated his call for an immediate ceasefire

In a statement released by released his office, Guterres says: “I remain profoundly alarmed by the ongoing military escalation in the Middle East between Israel and Iran.”

The UN chief reiterates his call for an immediate ceasefire, adding that any further “military interventions could have enormous consequences, not only for those involved but for the whole region and for international peace and security at large”.

Guterres urges UN member states to comply fully with the UN Charter and international law, saying that diplomacy is the best way to address security issues in the region.

BBC

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