UN chief urges halt to Gulf attacks, immediate return to diplomacy

UN Chief Urges US-Iran Talks as Gulf Strikes Escalate | Telecom Worker Killed in Iran | Dawn News

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has called for urgent dialogue between the United States and Iran as military tensions continue to escalate across the Gulf region. The appeal comes amid fresh reports of strikes in Iran, including the death of a telecommunications worker, raising concerns over civilian safety and regional stability. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dawn News English is your window into the latest news, insight, and features from South Asia and beyond. Website: www.dawn.com Official Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Twitter: https://x.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawnnewsenglish #UnitedNations #Iran #UnitedStates #MiddleEast #GulfCrisis #Geopolitics #WorldNews #DawnNewsEnglish #news #latestnews #dawnnewsenglish #dawnnews

UN chief calls for immediate end to Gulf attacks

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is calling for an immediate end to attacks in the Gulf as tension between Iran and the United States escalates. The UN chief says he is deeply concerned by attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, recent US strikes on Iran and retaliatory Iranian attacks across the region. In a post on X, he says, “For international peace & security & for the global economy, I urge Iran & the US to urgently resume negotiations & to address outstanding issues through diplomacy.”

Guterres calls for Gulf de-escalation, urges U.S. and Iran to resume talks

New York, July 9 (SANA) U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres on Wednesday called for an immediate de-escalation in the Gulf, urging the United States and Iran to resume negotiations following renewed military confrontations in the region. In a statement issued by U.N. spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric, Guterres expressed concern that the latest military exchanges could jeopardize recent []

GCC Secretary-General Condemns Attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan

Riyadh, July 10 (QNA) - Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi voiced his condemnation and denunciation in the strongest terms of the treacherous Iranian attacks targeting Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan, emphasizing that the continuation of these attacks reflects an unacceptable escalatory approach, constituting a flagrant violation of state sovereignty and a grave breach of the principles of international law and the United Nations (UN) Charter.

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UN chief alarmed by renewed military confrontations in Gulf, urges restraint

UN chief alarmed by renewed military confrontations in Gulf, urges restraint

UN mission: Tetteh discusses with Al-Lafi the recent presidential decisions and the security situation in Zawiya

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Iran's envoy urges UN Security Council to avoid provocative actions

Iran's envoy urges UN Security Council to avoid provocative actions

Iran urges UNSC to refrain from provocative moves

TEHRAN, Jul. 03 (MNA) – Iran’s ambassador and permanent representative to the UN criticized the situation in the Middle East at Bahrain request, saying Security Council must refrain from provocative actions that could undermine diplomacy.

US-Iran military strikes 'further complicate' talks to end war, says EU's Kaja Kallas

Brussels [Belgium], July 8 (ANI): European Union (EU) High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas has stated that the rising military tensions in the Middle East are creating severe roadblocks for global diplomatic initiatives.In a post on X, the top diplomat raised alarms over the direct impact of the confrontation on regional peace, pointing out that 'exchanges of fire between the U

Shippers Face Deepening Dilemma as U.S. and Iran Vie for Control of the Gulf

Harry Vafias, a chief executive of a shipping company, recently got one of his vessels out of the Persian Gulf on a route protected by the U.S. military. But after Iran and the United States attacked each other this week, all but ending the truce the countries agreed to last month, Mr. Vafias, the head []

Iran rejects US-GCC statement: Washington’s military presence destabilizes region, our security is red line

TEHRAN, June 26 (YPA) – The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs rejected the joint statement issued by the United States and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, labeling it “provocative and containing irresponsible positions.” Tehran asserted that the US military presence in the Gulf source of insecurity and deepens regional divisions, emphasizing that regional security []

Kuwait condemns Iranian attack on Bahrain

Kuwait condemns Iranian attack on Bahrain Kuwait’s foreign ministry issued a statement on Saturday condemning Iran’s drone attack on Bahrain, calling it a violation of Bahrain’s sovereignty and international law, and a threat to the security and stability of the region. “The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expresses the State of Kuwait’s condemnation and strong denunciation of the reprehensible Iranian aggression against the territories of the sisterly Kingdom of Bahrain,” the statement said. Iran announced on Saturday that it would attack US-linked targets in retaliation of US strikes on its coastal surveillance facilities, amid an unstable peace deal. بيان صادر عن وزارة الخارجية السبت 27 يونيو 2026 تعرب وزارة الخارجية عن إدانة دولة الكويت واستنكارها الشديدين للاعتداء الإيراني الآثم على أراضي مملكة البحرين الشقيقة بعددٍ من الطائرات المسيّرة، في انتهاكٍ صارخٍ لسيادتها، وتهديدٍ مباشرٍ لأمنها واستقرارها وسلامة مواطنيها والمقيمين pic.twitter.com/xIFVeUhSBW — وزارة الخارجية (@MOFAKuwait) June 27, 2026

Iran rejects US, Bahrain accusations, rebukes provocative UN session

Iran's UN envoy rejected US and Bahraini accusations, rebuked the Security Council session as provocative, warned Persian Gulf states hosting US bases are vulnerable, and urged Council to support diplomacy not escalation.

US tries to convince allies not to fear an Iran deal | DW News

Secretary of State Marco Rubio has told Gulf allies the US wants a deal with Iran, but not at any price. Countries like the UAE, Bahrain and Kuwait came under Iranian attack during the US-Israeli war, and now they fear the peace deal being negotiated won’t protect their interests. #usa #marcorubio #iran #uae #bahrain #kuweit #dwcurrentaffairs For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https://www.youtube.com/dwdeutsch Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1

Iran's Foreign Ministry to the PGCC: Regional Security Cannot Be Achieved Through Foreign Intervention

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran described the positions contained in the joint statement of the U.S. Secretary of State and the foreign ministers of the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council - dated June 25, 2026 - as interventionist, irresponsible, and provocative, and warned against the continuation of belligerent and interventionist behaviors in the region.

Regional bloc, Arab states condemn Iranian attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait

Statements denounce attacks as violations of international law, call for restraint, diplomacy

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— BREAKING: A U.S. official tells CNN strikes on southern Iran will not end anytime soon.

Anticipating the Next Wave: Gulf Powers Prepare For Imminent Counterstrikes Following U.S. Strikes On Iran

The United States has issued an urgent security warning to Gulf cooperation states to brace for a major potential Iranian military response following recent kinetic operations.

Iran warns US, Israel against attacks ahead of Khamenei funeral 

An ‌Iranian military commander warned the United States and Israel on Thursday against any attack on Iran as it prepares for the state funeral of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in airstrikes on the first day of the war. Funeral processions for Khamenei ‌will begin on ‌July 4 in Tehran and conclude [] The post Iran warns US, Israel against attacks ahead of Khamenei funeral appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

Saudi, Kuwaiti FMs discuss regional security, condemn Iran attacks

JEDDAH — Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan held a phone call with his Kuwaiti counterpart to discuss the latest regional developments and their security implications. During the call with Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, Prince Faisal expressed Saudi Arabia's condemnation and denunciation of the Iranian attacks targeting Kuwait and Bahrain. The two sides also stressed the importance of de-escalation, containing tensions, and making every effort to preserve the region's security and stability.