The United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres issued a stark warning on Friday, stating that the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran is rapidly pushing the world toward a global crisis.
Speaking at the emergency session of the UN Security Council, Guterres cautioned that a broader conflict could unleash uncontrollable consequences. “If this conflict spreads, the fire it ignites will be beyond anyone’s control,” he declared in his opening remarks.
🔥 A Nuclear Concern at the Core
Guterres emphasized that the heart of the crisis revolves around the nuclear issue. “Iran has repeatedly stated that it does not seek nuclear weapons. However, let’s be honest—there is a deep lack of trust,” he said.
He urged all parties to de-escalate and return to genuine negotiations:
“I appeal for an immediate halt to hostilities and a sincere return to diplomatic dialogue.”
🤝 Parallel Diplomatic Efforts in Geneva
Simultaneously, in Geneva, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held high-level discussions with foreign ministers of the UK, France, Germany, and representatives of the European Union. British Foreign Secretary David Lammy stated that “a diplomatic solution is still possible within the next two weeks.”
In a separate speech at the 59th session of the UN Human Rights Council, Araghchi said that Iran was defending itself against what he called a “brutal and unjust war” imposed on its people.
He revealed that Iran was scheduled to meet with U.S. negotiators on June 15 to finalize a promising agreement on Iran’s peaceful nuclear program.
“The strike came before that—this was a betrayal of diplomacy and a blatant violation of international law and the UN framework,” he said.
Araghchi ended his speech with a strong call to action:
“We must act now. Otherwise, the entire UN-based international legal system may suffer irreparable damage.”
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