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“It’s time to end the war.” UN’s Guterres urges US, Israel to cease attacks

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has called for an immediate cessation of US-Israeli military operations against Iran, as conflict escalates in the region. Iranian missiles have struck Israeli targets including a Haifa oil refinery, while the US deploys additional Marines to the Middle East. The European Central Bank warns that a severe escalation could drive eurozone inflation to 6.3% by 2027.

This represents a significant escalation in Middle East tensions, with direct military confrontation between major powers and regional allies. The conflict is already impacting global energy markets and economic forecasts, while raising concerns about broader regional stability.
UN leadership says

The international community must intervene to prevent further escalation of what could become a devastating regional war. Continued military operations risk massive civilian casualties and could destabilize the entire Middle East region.

Military analysts say

Israel's targeted elimination of Iranian leadership represents a calculated strategy to degrade Iran's military capabilities and regional influence. However, this approach risks provoking even stronger retaliation and could ultimately strengthen Iranian resolve rather than deterring future attacks.