United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres said that now is the time for the United States and Israel to end the war, and for Iran to immediately halt attacks on its neighbours.
In a statement, António Guterres stressed that measures for negotiations and peace must succeed. He added that the war in the Middle East has spiralled out of control, and the world is moving towards the risk of a wider conflict.
The UN chief warned that the prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz is obstructing the movement of oil, gas, and fertiliser, creating an extremely serious situation during the key global farming season.
He added that Lebanon must not be turned into another Gaza. "Operations like those in Gaza must not be repeated in Lebanon. Israeli military actions in Lebanon must cease, and Hezbollah must stop attacks on Israel."
