UN chief urges immediate measures to prevent crisis in Middle East

UN Secretary-General on Thursday called for immediate action to avert a crisis in the Middle East during the Security Council’s debate, Xinhua news agency reported.

Antonio Guterres emphasized the recent escalations in rhetoric and actions, warning that one mistake could lead to a devastating regional conflict, the source mentioned.

It added that Guterres has condemned Iran’s attack on Israel and called for an end to the cycle of retaliation.

He urged for international cooperation to prevent further destabilization in the Middle East and called for a humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza.