Guterres calls on parties to exercise restraint in the Middle East

WORLD09.06.2026
Guterres calls on parties to exercise restraint in the Middle East

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has expressed deep concern over the new round of escalation in the Middle East and called on all parties to exercise maximum restraint and adhere to the ceasefire regime.

elchi reports that this was stated by Farhan Haq, Deputy Spokesperson for the UN Secretary-General, in a statement to journalists.

The document notes that Guterres calls for an immediate cessation of attacks, refraining from steps that could further worsen the situation, and acting with extreme caution in an already unstable environment.

He also emphasized the importance of full compliance with the ceasefire regime in Lebanon, Iran, and the Gaza Strip, and avoiding actions that could undermine diplomatic efforts to reduce tensions.

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