INTERNATIONAL — March 20, 2026
UN's Guterres Urges US, Israel to End War, Calls on Iran to Halt Attacks on Neighbors
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged the U.S. and Israel to end a war causing civilian hardships and global economic damage during a Brussels meeting, while calling on Iran to cease attacks on neighbors and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The statement follows reports of 3,186 Iranian civilian deaths from U.S. and Israeli strikes.
The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Hurriyat — 2 min read
BRUSSELS — United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged the United States and Israel to immediately end a war he described as having spiraled out of control, citing severe hardships for civilians.
Speaking at a meeting in Brussels, Guterres said the conflict has caused serious impacts on the global economy and regrettable consequences, particularly for countries with weak economies.
He also called on Iran to stop its ongoing attacks against neighbors and to reopen the Strait of Hormuz for oil transit.
"The time has come for diplomacy to prevail over war," Guterres stated.
The appeal comes as the death toll among Iranian civilians from U.S. and Israeli strikes has reached 3,186, according to reports.
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I have two clear messages: First, to the United States & Israel: It's high time to end this war that is risking to get out of control, causing immense suffering on civilians, with dramatic effects on the global economy & potentially tragic consequences... — António Guterres (@antonioguterres) March 19, 2026
- ‘Time for Diplomacy’: UN Chief Antonio Guterres Sends Strong Message to US, Israel, Iranopenthemagazine.com
In a strongly worded post, Guterres said, “I have two clear messages: First, to the United States & Israel: It's high time to end this war that is risking to get out of control, causing immense suffering on civilians, with dramatic effects ...
- UN’s Guterres urges US, Israel to end war and Iran to stop attacking neighbors | Arab News PKarabnews.pk
BRUSSELS: UN chief Antonio Guterres called on the US and Israel on Thursday to end their war with Iran before it spirals “out of control,” warning of “potential tragic consequences” for civilians as well as the global economy.
United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres on Thursday called on the US and Isreal to end the war on Iran while urging Tehran to stop “attacking your neighbours”.
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