UN Condemns US Strikes on Iran Nuclear Sites as Threat to Peace

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres condemned the recent US airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites as a "dangerous escalation" and a "direct threat to international peace and security." He expressed grave alarm over the use of force by the United States and warned of the growing risk that the conflict could spiral out of control, causing catastrophic consequences for civilians, the region, and the world. Guterres called on UN member states to de-escalate tensions, uphold their obligations under the UN Charter and international law, and emphasized that there is no military solution, only diplomacy and peace. The strikes targeted key Iranian nuclear facilities, including the fortified Fordow site, which Israel could not strike alone. The Atomic Energy Organisation of Iran condemned the attacks as violations of international law and urged global condemnation of what it described as lawlessness. Meanwhile, UN agencies highlighted the humanitarian impact, warning of potential refugee crises and calling for immediate de-escalation to prevent further suffering.