UN chief "deeply alarmed" by danger of escalation after Iran attack -statement

UN chief "deeply alarmed" by danger of escalation after Iran attack -statement
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UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemned Iran's attack on Israel on Saturday and called for restraint and an immediate cessation of hostilities.

"I am deeply alarmed about the very real danger of a devastating region-wide escalation. I urge all parties to exercise maximum restraint to avoid any action that could lead to major military confrontations on multiple fronts in the Middle East," Guterres said in a statement.

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