UN Chief Welcomes Two-Week US Iran Ceasefire
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has welcomed the announcement of a two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran, calling on all sides to follow international law and respect the terms of the truce. His office said an end to hostilities is urgently needed to protect civilians and reduce human suffering across the region.
UN Welcomes US Iran Ceasefire
Guterres, through spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric, said the ceasefire should be honoured in a way that helps open the path toward a lasting and comprehensive peace. The UN position reflects cautious support for the pause in fighting, while also making clear that the ceasefire is only a first step and not a final settlement.
Guterres Calls For International Law Compliance
The UN chief urged all parties to comply with their obligations under international law. He stressed that stopping the fighting is essential to protect civilian lives and ease humanitarian suffering, a message that aligns with the organisation’s broader calls for diplomacy over further military escalation.
Jean Arnault In Region For Peace Efforts
Dujarric also confirmed that Guterres’s personal envoy, Jean Arnault, is in the region to support efforts aimed at securing a more durable peace. His presence underlines the UN’s attempt to stay directly involved as diplomacy moves alongside a fragile military pause.
