UN chief urges Pakistan, Iran to de-escalate after missile strikes

United Nations (UN) Secretary-General António Guterres has expressed deep concern over the ongoing tensions between Pakistan and Iran following military strikes by both the nations, and urged them to de-escalate and resolve the issue peacefully.

According to a statement released by UN Chief Stephane Dujarric, Antonio Guterres said, “The Secretary-General is deeply concerned about the recent exchange of military strikes between Iran and Pakistan, which have reportedly caused casualties on both sides.” “He urges both countries to exercise maximum restraint to avoid a further escalation of tensions,” he added.

Guterres underlined that all security concerns between Iran and Pakistan must be addressed by “peaceful means” through dialogue and cooperation, in accordance with the principles of sovereignty, territorial integrity, and good neighbourly relations.

Tensions escalated between the two neighbouring nations after Pakistan said on Thursday that it launched missile strikes into Iran’s Siestan-o-Baluchistan province in which terrorists were killed, in response to Iran bombing of few sites of militant group Jaish al-Adl in Pakistan’s Balochistan province two days ago.

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