United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres and UN agency leaders have condemned Saturday's joint Israeli and US attacks on Iran and Iran's subsequent retaliatory strikes on Israel and Gulf regions. The escalating military actions undermine international peace and security, violating obligations under the UN Charter. Guterres called for an immediate cessation of hostilities to avert a wider regional conflict with grave consequences for civilians and stability.
Volker Türk, High Commissioner for Human Rights, stated that bombs and missiles lead only to death and destruction, with civilians bearing the ultimate price. He urged a return to negotiations to prevent potentially unimaginable destruction across the Middle East. World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus expressed deep concern, advocating for dialogue over destruction.
A Security Council meeting to discuss the attacks has been scheduled.