UN Urges Ceasefire Amid Middle East Tensions

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has condemned the escalation of the Middle East conflict following Iran's ballistic missile attack on Israel. The attack was in retaliation for Israel's operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon. Guterres called for an immediate ceasefire in his statement on Tuesday.

The United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has strongly condemned the intensification of the Middle East conflict, highlighting the escalation following Iran's ballistic missile salvo at Israel. This attack comes as a response to Israel's recent military actions targeting Hezbollah allies in Lebanon.

Guterres, in a statement released on Tuesday, emphasized the urgent need for an immediate ceasefire to prevent further violence. He described the situation as rapidly deteriorating, with multiple escalations exacerbating regional instability.

The call to halt hostilities aims to alleviate the growing humanitarian crisis and restore peace efforts in the troubled region. The international community watches closely, hoping for a diplomatic resolution.

(With inputs from agencies.)