UN Urges Middle East De-Escalation Amid Rising Tensions

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called for global responsibility to ease tensions in the Middle East, emphasizing the dangers of escalating conflicts. Guterres stressed the need to avoid actions leading to major military confrontations and highlighted the common duty to prevent further escalation. Condemnations were voiced against Iran’s actions by the USA, UK, and France, urging UN Security Council action. Russia criticized Israel’s attack on Iran’s diplomatic mission, citing international law violations. Iran defended its actions as self-defense, while Israel called for international intervention to halt Iran’s activities.