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'Time to stop' escalation, UN secretary general says

14 June 2025 05:38 (UTC +04:00)

As the attacks continue in the region, a growing chorus of world leaders are calling for de-escalation and restraint, APA reports citing BBC.

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has called on Iran and Israel to stop the "escalation".

"Israeli bombardment of Iranian nuclear sites. Iranian missile strikes in Tel Aviv. Enough escalation. Time to stop. Peace and diplomacy must prevail," he says in a post on X.

EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says she spoke to Israeli President Isaac Herzog about the ongoing situation.

"I reiterated Israel’s right to defend itself and protect its people. At the same time, preserving regional stability is vital," she says on X, adding that she has urged all parties to "act with maximum restraint" and to de-escalate.