UN Chief: US-Iran Confrontation Risks Derailing Diplomatic Progress

UN (ANTARA) - United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres is concerned about the renewed outbreak of military confrontation in the Gulf region and has called for de-escalation, according to his spokesperson on Wednesday (8/7), as reported by Xinhua.

“The incidents we have witnessed in the past 24 hours risk derailing the diplomatic progress achieved between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States,” said Stéphane Dujarric, spokesperson for the UN Secretary-General, during a daily press briefing.

Dujarric said that “a return to full-scale hostilities would have catastrophic consequences, both for the people of the region, for international peace and security, and for the global economy as a whole.”

The UN Secretary-General called on all parties to exercise maximum restraint, avoid further escalatory actions, and immediately take steps towards de-escalation.

The UN chief also reiterated the obligation of all parties to fully comply with international law.

Guterres urged Iran and the United States to promptly resume negotiations and resolve outstanding issues through diplomacy.

The United Nations remains committed to supporting all efforts to prevent a return to conflict, restore stability, and advance a comprehensive and sustainable resolution of this conflict, the spokesperson said.