UN calls for a solution to US-Iran tension through diplomacy

United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres stated that he continues to be deeply concerned about the escalating military tension between the USA and Iran in the last few days and called on the parties to "end the conflict through diplomacy". UN Secretary General Spokesperson Stephane Dujarric spoke at the daily press conference. "The Secretary-General is deeply concerned about the ongoing and widening military tensions between Iran and the United States over the past few days.

Dujarric stated that the crisis affects all countries in the region, putting pressure on trade systems, access to humanitarian aid, transportation costs, and the prices of fuel and basic necessities in the countries of this region and beyond. "The Secretary-General is also particularly concerned about attacks on civilian infrastructure, including a nuclear power plant and a water purification plant under construction in Iran, and attacks on power plants and water purification facilities throughout the region in Kuwait and elsewhere, Dujarric said. he said.

Stating that Guterres stated that "such attacks are unacceptable and must be stopped immediately, Dujarric said, "The Secretary-General reiterates once again that there is no military solution to this conflict and calls for intensifying diplomatic efforts for a peaceful, permanent solution. he said. Dujarric noted that the agreement reached between the parties should include the full restoration of the rights and freedom of international navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and its surroundings.