UN Chief Urges Diplomatic Solutions Amid Escalating West Asia Tensions

Kathmandu. United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called on the concerned parties to adopt diplomatic measures to establish lasting peace in the West Asia region, stating that repeated attacks have endangered the ceasefire.

In a post on social media X, Secretary-General Guterres mentioned that the Middle East is in a deep crisis due to a long war, and its impact has extended beyond the region. He stated that the recent increase in attacks has further worsened the situation, where shelling continues even during the ceasefire.

He said that no party should become aggressive and should reduce further risks. He emphasized that all parties should play a role in finding a diplomatic solution and that no attacks should be carried out under any pretext from now on.

Amidst the rapidly developing conflict situation in West Asia and the Gulf region, the air defense systems of Kuwait, Jordan, and Bahrain have issued warnings to intercept aerial targets.

The major developments in the conflict have escalated after Iranian officials announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz in response to American attacks.

Citing Iran's IRGC, Al Jazeera reported that 18 American military areas, including Ali Al-Salem and Ahmad Al-Jaber in Kuwait and Sheikh Isa Air Base in Bahrain, have been targeted in response to American attacks.

As tensions rise, IRGC Commander General Sayyed Majid Mousavi warned the United States that if America continues to threaten the security of the Strait of Hormuz, this region will be turned into a battlefield, Press TV reported.