“I am seriously alarmed by the use of force by the United States against Iran today,” said the UN chief, reiterating that there is no military solution.
“” This is a dangerous escalation in a region already on the edge – and a direct threat to international peace and security. »»
President Donald Trump pronounced a television address to the nation from the White House at 10 pm, local time and said that Iranian nuclear installations in Fordo, Natanz and Isfahan had been “completely erased” describing the long -term bombing raid as a “spectacular military success”.
President Trump called on Iran’s management to “make peace” and return to negotiations on his nuclear program or to undergo a much greater wave of attacks.
The Iranian authorities have not yet confirmed the extent of damage to the three sites in central Iran. Earlier in the day, the Iranian Minister of Foreign Affairs would have warned the United States against any involvement in the Iran-Israel conflict that broke out on June 13.
Fatal strikes
At least 430 Iranians have been killed in waves of strikes since then with around 3,500 injured, according to figures from the Iranian Ministry of Health.
In Israel, 24 civilians died in reprisal attacks according to local authorities with more than 400 missiles would have been dismissed to the country.
B-2 bombers were involved in American strikes, confirmed President Trump, dropping so-called “Bunker Buster” bombs on the Uranium enrichment site in Fordow which is buried deeply in a mountain south of the Téheran capital.
‘Avoid a spiral of chaos’
In his declaration, the secretary general reiterated his concerns expressed THE Security advice During Friday’s emergency meeting on the crisis that the conflict “could quickly become uncontrollable – with catastrophic consequences for civilians, the region and the world”.
He called on all the Member States to defuse the situation which threatens the stability of the Middle East and beyond, calling everyone to respect its obligations under the Charter of the United Nations and international law.
“” At this perilous hour, it is essential to avoid a spiral of chaos“, He added by calling for an immediate return to the negotiations between the parties at war.
“” There is no military solution. The only way to follow is diplomacy. The only hope is peace.
Originally published at Almouwatin.com
