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

What happened

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called for the US and Israel to cease attacks amid escalating strikes between Israel and trump-iran-war-strains-gop-over-200b-funding-request.html" class="story-link" title="Faisal Islam: Iran war is having a dramatic effect on the UK economy">Iran on energy infrastructure. The conflict has expanded to include attacks on gas facilities in Iran and Qatar, prompting warnings from Gulf states. Asian stock markets have declined sharply due to concerns about global energy supply disruptions.

Why people care
The escalation represents a significant expansion of Middle East tensions, now directly threatening global energy infrastructure and markets. Gulf states find themselves in a difficult diplomatic position, with Saudi Arabia warning of potential military action while trying to maintain regional stability.
The takes
UN and international community say

The conflict must end immediately to prevent tragic consequences for the region and global economy. The attacks on critical energy infrastructure pose unacceptable risks to international stability and energy security.

US officials say

Military pressure has successfully prevented Iran from rebuilding its nuclear enrichment capabilities, with intelligence showing Iran has not restored programs damaged in previous strikes. The approach has achieved strategic objectives in limiting Iran's nuclear development.

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