UN Secretary-General warns of regional spiral and calls for diplomacy - Speech Brief
6 March 2026 18:59 UTC · UN Secretary-General · UN SG Press Release · Source · Email X Link

UN Secretary-General warns of regional spiral and calls for diplomacy

Key points

  • Calls to stop fighting and pursue diplomatic negotiations
  • Says attacks cause civilian suffering and risk to global economy

TL;DR

  • UN Secretary-General António Guterres says unlawful attacks across the Middle East and beyond are causing tremendous civilian suffering and pose a grave risk to the global economy; he urges an immediate stop to fighting and serious diplomatic negotiations.
Original text

Secretary-General Statements and Messages The following statement by UN Secretary-General António Guterres was issued today: All the unlawful attacks in the Middle East and beyond are causing tremendous suffering and harm to civilians throughout the region — and pose a grave a risk to the global economy, particularly to the most vulnerable people. The situation could spiral beyond anyone’s control. It is time to stop...

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