JAKARTA - United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday (2/3) had a telephone conversation with the Emir of Qatar to emphasize the need for de-escalation and a return to dialogue amid the US-Israeli war with Iran.
"A few minutes ago, he spoke by phone with His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar. The Secretary-General reiterated his condemnation of the recent attacks on Qatar, which violated the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the country," said UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric. reported by ANTARA from Sputnik, Tuesday, March 3.
He said the two leaders discussed the urgent need to end the military escalation in the Middle East and return to dialogue for regional stability.
"During the weekend, he also spoke with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Sultanate of Oman, His Excellency bin Hamad Al Busaidi. The Secretary-General praised Oman for its efforts in mediating peace negotiations and reiterated his condemnation of attacks on Iran and Iranian attacks on Gulf countries," Dujarric said.
Dujarric added that the UN chief also had a number of conversations with ambassadors from the Gulf Cooperation Council countries.
Previously on Saturday (28/2), the US and Israel launched an attack on targets in Iran, including in Tehran, which caused damage and civilian casualties. Iran retaliated with attacks on Israeli territory, as well as US military bases throughout the Middle East.
A day later, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran was aware of the Persian Gulf countries' anger over Iran's attacks, but they must understand that the conflict was imposed on Tehran by the US.
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