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UN Chief Guterres Condemns US Bombing of Iran Nuclear Sites, Warns of Retaliation Cycle

ReutersJuly 5, 20251 min4,134 views
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Perilous Turn in the Middle East

  • ⚠️ UN Secretary-General Guterres stated that the US bombing of Iranian nuclear facilities represents a perilous turn in an already volatile region.
  • 💬 He reiterated his earlier appeal to give peace a chance, noting that the call was not heeded.

Risk of Escalation

  • 💥 Guterres has consistently condemned any military escalation in the Middle East.
  • 📉 The world now risks descending into a cycle of retaliation after retaliation, which the people of the region cannot endure.

Call for De-escalation and Negotiations

  • 🛑 Immediate and decisive action is needed to halt the fighting.
  • 🤝 The focus must return to serious, sustained negotiations regarding the Iran nuclear program.

International Law and Obligations

  • 📜 The non-proliferation treaty is crucial for international peace and security.
  • ⚖️ Iran must fully respect this treaty, and all member states must adhere to their obligations under the UN Charter and international law, including humanitarian law.
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