UN chief 'deeply concerned' by US-Iran strikes, urges halt
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UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed deep concern over renewed US-Iran hostilities, his spokesman Stephane Dujarric said on Tuesday. Dujarric condemned attacks on civilians and reiterated Guterres' call for an immediate halt to military action. Iran reported at least 18 killed and 76 wounded in US strikes on Revolutionary Guard targets.
Key Facts
- UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is deeply concerned by the renewed exchange of fire between the US and Iran, his spokesman Stephane Dujarric said.
- Guterres condemns all attacks on civilians and reminds all parties of their obligations under international humanitarian law, including distinction, proportionality, and precaution.
- Iran reported at least 18 people killed and 76 wounded in US strikes on Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps targets.
- US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced it launched strikes on IRGC targets in Iran on Monday evening.
UN Response
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is deeply concerned by the renewed exchange of fire between the US and Iran, his spokesman Stephane Dujarric said at a daily press briefing. Dujarric said Guterres is also deeply troubled by reports of civilian casualties in Iran. The Secretary-General condemns all attacks on civilians and reminds all parties of their obligations under international humanitarian law, including the principles of distinction, proportionality, and precaution.
Call for De-escalation
Dujarric reiterated Guterres' call for an immediate halt to military actions and avoidance of rhetoric that could escalate tensions. He warned that further escalation would have devastating consequences for civilians, the wider region, and beyond. Dujarric noted that humanitarian operations in a region already facing multiple crises are overstretched and underfunded, increasing the risk of further deterioration.
Military Strikes
US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced on Monday evening that it launched strikes on Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps targets in Iran. Iranian authorities reported that US strikes continued until morning, killing at least 18 people and wounding 76.
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UN chief 'deeply concerned' by US-Iran strikes, urges halt
