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UN chief 'gravely alarmed' by US strike against Iran, warns about 'dangerous escalation'

 Published: 12:02, 22 June 2025

UN chief 'gravely alarmed' by US strike against Iran, warns about 'dangerous escalation'

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres voiced concern Saturday after the US carried out strikes against Iran, warning about a "dangerous escalation" in the region.

"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," Guterres wrote on X.

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