UN Secretary‑General Calls for Restraint Amid Iran‑U.S. Clash

U.N. Secretary‑General Antonio Guterres expressed deep alarm over the night‑long exchange of attacks between the United States and Iran. His spokesperson Stephen Dujarric warned that the reported civilian casualties, especially those stemming from a strike allegedly aimed at an Iranian wedding celebration, are unacceptable.

Dujarric reiterated the UN’s condemnation of all attacks on civilians and urged every party to respect international humanitarian law. He emphasized the need to distinguish between civilian and military targets, maintain proportionality in any use of force, and take all precautions to avoid harm to non‑combatants. The Secretary‑General appealed once again for an immediate cessation of hostilities and urged all sides to refrain from statements or actions that could further inflame tensions.