UN Cheif calls for end to Middle East ‘Tit-for-Tat’ violence after Iran’s attack on Israel

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday condemned Iran’s missile attack on Israel, urging the Security Council to halt the ongoing violence. He stressed that the “deadly cycle of tit-for-tat violence must stop.”

“Time is running out,” Guterres warned the 15-member council, which convened after a series of escalations, including Israel killing Hezbollah’s leader and launching a ground assault, followed by Iran’s retaliatory missile strike.

“I again strongly condemn yesterday’s massive missile attack by Iran on Israel,” Guterres reiterated during the council meeting, reflecting his concern over the heightened risk of a wider Middle East conflict.

Earlier on Wednesday, Israel’s foreign minister announced that Guterres would be barred from entering Israel, criticizing the UN leader for not “unequivocally” condemning Iran’s missile attack.

In a letter to the Security Council, Iran justified its missile strike as an act of self-defense under Article 51 of the UN Charter, citing Israel’s “aggressive actions,” including violations of Iran’s sovereignty.

Israel’s U.N. Ambassador Danny Danon rejected Iran’s claim of self-defense, stating that the missile attack targeted civilians and that Israel would respond decisively, in accordance with international law.

The escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, marked by mutual attacks, poses a serious threat to regional stability. The international community remains deeply concerned about the potential for a broader war in the Middle East.

As tensions continue to rise, calls for restraint and diplomacy are growing louder. Both sides are urged to seek peaceful resolutions, as further violence could have devastating consequences for civilians and the region’s future.

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