Statement by the Secretary-General - on Iran
United Nations Secretary-General
New York
21 June 2025
António Guterres
I am gravely alarmed by the use of force by the United States against Iran today. This is a dangerous escalation in a region already on the edge - and a direct threat to international peace and security.
There is a growing risk that this conflict could rapidly get out of control - with catastrophic consequences for civilians, the region, and the world.
I call on Member States to de-escalate and to uphold their obligations under the UN Charter and other rules of international law.
At this perilous hour, it is critical to avoid a spiral of chaos.
There is no military solution. The only path forward is diplomacy. The only hope is peace.
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