UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. UN Secretary General: attacks in Beirut and Tehran are “dangerous escalation” Peace and Security
The Secretary-General believes that the attacks in Beirut and Tehran represent a dangerous escalation at a time when all efforts should be directed towards a ceasefire in Gaza, the release of all Israeli hostages, a massive increase in humanitarian aid to the Palestinians in Gaza, and the restoration of calm in Lebanon and across the Blue Line.
“Instead, we are seeing attempts to undermine these goals,” said UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric.
“The Secretary-General has consistently called on all parties to exercise maximum restraint,” the document says. “However, it is increasingly clear that restraint alone is not enough at this extremely difficult time. The Secretary-General urges all to work vigorously towards regional de-escalation in the interests of long-term peace and stability for all.”
The UN chief calls on the international community to join efforts to urgently prevent any actions that could push the entire Middle East to the brink of an abyss with devastating consequences for civilians. To do this, it is necessary to advance comprehensive diplomatic action for regional de-escalation, the Secretary-General is convinced.