US-Israeli attack on Iran pushed region toward critical breaking point: UN chief

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday said attacks launched by the US and Israel against Iran have affected several countries and pushed the region toward a critical breaking point, Anadolu reports. Guterres delivered the remarks during the Ataturk International Peace Prize ceremony at the Presidential Complex, where Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan presented him with the award. He warned that the escalation in the Middle East is disrupting trade, increasing energy prices and fueling instability, particularly affecting poor and vulnerable populations. Emphasizing that dialogue and de-escalation remain the only viable path forward, Guterres called on all parties to abandon hostilities, protect civilians under international law and return to negotiations. Highlighting Turkiye’s role in hosting refugees, the UN chief said the […]