UN chief urges renewed U.S.-Iran talks and warns international law is being disregarded in Middle East conflict
The Facts
- António Guterres spoke to reporters at UN Headquarters in New York on Tuesday about the Middle East crisis.
- Guterres said respect for international law is being disregarded or "trampled," particularly in the Middle East.
- Guterres called for serious or renewed negotiations between the United States and Iran.
- Guterres said there is no military solution to the Middle East crisis and that diplomacy is needed.
- Guterres said rules on the use of force and humanitarian obligations are being ignored, leaving civilians exposed to severe harm.
- Multiple reports said the crisis has disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and affected maritime traffic.
- Guterres said he would visit the International Court of Justice in The Hague this week to emphasize support for international law and UN principles.
Context
What did Guterres say about international law?
He said respect for international law is being "trampled" and that rules governing the use of force and humanitarian obligations are being ignored, especially in the Middle East Anadolu Ajansı,UN News,UNifeed.
What solution did the UN chief propose?
Guterres called for serious negotiations between the United States and Iran to resume and said there is no military solution, arguing that diplomacy is the only path forward Mirage News,S A N A,سبأنت - وكا….
Why did he mention The Hague and the International Court of Justice?
He said his visit to the ICJ in The Hague would reinforce support for international law and signal backing for UN institutions and principles at a time when he says those norms are under strain Anadolu Ajansı,UN News,Global Issues.
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