Middle East conflict could rapidly get out of control, Guterres warns

According to a Ukrinform correspondent, UN Secretary-General António Guterres posted this statement on social media platform X.

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

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

“I call on Member States to de-escalate and to uphold their obligations under the UN Charter and other rules of international law,” the UN chief stated.

Guterres emphasized that “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,” he stressed.

As Ukrinform previously reported, Donald Trump announced the destruction of key Iranian nuclear facilities located in Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan