UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres issued a stark warning on Thursday, urging the U.S., Israel, and Iran to halt hostilities as the Middle East teeters on the brink of a catastrophic wider war. Speaking at a press conference, Guterres emphasized the urgent need for de-escalation: "Every day this war continues, human suffering grows… We are on the edge of a wider war that would engulf the whole Middle East." 🚨
The conflict, now in its second month, has disrupted global trade routes like the Strait of Hormuz—a lifeline for vulnerable nations. Guterres stressed that attacks on civilian infrastructure and nuclear facilities must end, while announcing the deployment of envoy Jean Arnault to support diplomatic efforts.
With 2026 already marked by geopolitical tensions, the UN chief called for solutions rooted in international law: "When freedom of navigation is strangled, the world’s poorest cannot breathe." 🌐⚖️
