Guterres Urges Peace Amid Rising Israel-Iran Tensions
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and IAEA chief warn of escalating Israel-Iran conflict's potential catastrophic consequences, emphasizing the need for restraint and diplomacy. Amid Israeli attacks on Iranian nuclear sites and Iran's reprisals, global powers demand de-escalation, while US aligns with Israel's actions. Tensions highlight risks to international peace.
The United Nations Security Council session on Friday highlighted the volatile and potentially catastrophic situation emerging from the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres stressed the importance of restraint, calling both nations to 'give peace a chance' to avert an uncontrollable crisis.
At the session, Rafael Grossi, head of the International Atomic Energy Agency, detailed the dangers of recent Israeli strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities. He warned that any attack, particularly on sites like the Bushehr nuclear power plant, could lead to severe radiological consequences.
While the Biden administration deliberated its stance, European nations met with Iranian officials to explore diplomatic resolutions. Despite calls for de-escalation from China and Russia, US representative Dorothy Camille Shea affirmed support for Israel's actions, further complicating the international response.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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