Khaberni - UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres stated that the US decision to strike Iran aligns with Israeli strategy aimed at luring Washington into war, confirming that this objective has "already been achieved", and noted that Russia is "the biggest beneficiary" and "the actual winner" from the war on Iran.
Politico quotes Guterres as saying that the military escalation reflects overlapping regional strategies, noting that the US engagement in the confrontation serves the interests of other parties on the international stage.
In a notable warning, Guterres pointed out that any attacks targeting energy infrastructure, whether by Iran or against it, could constitute a war crime, especially if they cause significant harm to civilians, confirming that targeting civilians is "absolutely unacceptable" regardless of the perpetrator.
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He explained that Israel is striving - according to his assessment - to completely destroy Iran's military capabilities and possibly push for a regime change, whereas Iran adopts a strategy based on prolonging the conflict and inflicting the maximum possible losses on its opponents.
He considered that the key to ending the crisis remains with the United States, pointing out that an American decision to stop operations could open the door to de-escalation, noting that President Donald Trump is capable of persuading concerned parties that the goals have been achieved.
Earlier, Guterres called for an immediate cessation of the war in Iran and a shift to serious diplomatic negotiations, warning that the continuation of the escalation could lead to a situation spiraling out of control.
He described the attacks in the Middle East as violations of international law, noting that they cause significant human suffering and widespread damage to civilians, as well as posing serious risks to the global economy, especially for the most vulnerable groups.
He concluded with a warning that the situation could deteriorate beyond the control of any party, affirming that the risks "could not be higher."
