I am gravely alarmed by the use of force by the United States against Iran today. This is a dangerous escalation in a region already on the edge – and a direct threat to international peace and security.
— António Guterres (@antonioguterres) June 22, 2025
There is a growing risk that this conflict could rapidly get out of…
I am gravely alarmed by the use of force by the United States against Iran today. This is a dangerous escalation in a region already on the edge – and a direct threat to international peace and security.
There is a growing risk that this conflict could rapidly get out of control – with catastrophic consequences for civilians, the region, and the world.
I call on Member States to de-escalate and to uphold their obligations under the
@UN
Charter and other rules of international law.
At this perilous hour, it is critical to avoid a spiral of chaos.
There is no military solution.
The only path forward is diplomacy.
The only hope is peace.
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Diplomacy didn't work. President Trump tried very hard and for a long time. Iran doesn't want to negotiate a deal. So, I say the US bombs the shoot out of Iran, has our troops topple the regime, and establishes a new government free of the current oppression. We the people stand behind our Commander-In-Chief for sure.
They should be very afraid and I think they are. We leave them, they lose dollars. We kick them out, they have zero access to us. Plus it would set off a cascade of other nations leaving them. Say goodby to the hold you have over all the nations.
Nice, wouldn't it be?