Retaliatory spiral in Middle East must end, says UN chief after reported strikes on Iran

© WHO A young boy is treated by a mobile emergency clinic team in Northern Gaza.

Following reports of alleged Israeli strikes inside Iran near a nuclear power station early Friday, the UN Secretary-General António Guterres issued a new appeal to all parties to “stop the dangerous cycle of retaliation in the Middle East”.


“The Secretary-General condemns any act of retaliation and appeals to the international community to work together to prevent any further development that could lead to devastating consequences for the entire region and beyond,” he said in a statement issued by his Office.

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