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U.N. Chief Alarmed by Middle East Violence

Guterres said 950 people have been killed since the truce and urged Israel to reopen Gaza crossings for humanitarian aid.

  • United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres called on all parties yesterday to immediately stop attacks in West Asia and honor existing ceasefires in Lebanon, Iran, and Gaza to prevent further escalation.
  • Israel and Iran halted military exchanges on June 8 shortly after President Donald Trump told them to stop shooting, though both nations left the door open to possible resumption.
  • More than 950 people have died in Israeli strikes since the truce, while Guterres said he was "deeply alarmed" and called on Israel to reopen Gaza crossings for humanitarian aid.
  • Trump asserted the United States will achieve "total victory" over Iran shortly, claiming Tehran is willing to abandon nuclear weapons development through ongoing backroom diplomacy.
  • Guterres reiterated there is no military solution to West Asia's conflicts, urging all parties to prioritize dialogue and negotiations to secure long-term regional peace and stability.
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United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres said today that he is deeply disturbed by the renewed escalation in the Middle East and asked the conflicting parties to immediately stop all attacks.

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António Guterres urged all parties to respect the ceasefire agreement between Lebanon and Israel, announced last week, and to refrain from taking measures that would undermine peace.

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UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres expressed concern over the escalation of tensions in the Middle East and called for an immediate ceasefire in Lebanon, Iran and the Gaza Strip. He also stressed the need to seek a diplomatic solution to conflicts in the region.

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Observador broke the news in Portugal on Monday, June 8, 2026.
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