UN chief tells US, Israel 'it is high time to end this war'
United Nations General Secretary Antonio Guterres on Thursday urged the United States and Israel to stop the war and called on Iran to stop attacking its neighbours. "It is high time to end this war that is risking to get completely out of control," Guterres told reporters in Brussels after he met with European Union leaders.
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- Published Date: 05:58 | 19 March 2026
UN chief Antonio Guterres called on the United States and Israel Thursday to end their war with Iran before it spirals "out of control," warning of "potential tragic consequences" for civilians as well as the global economy.
"To the United States and to Israel: it's high time to end this war that is risking to get completely out of control," Guterres told reporters at an EU summit in Brussels.
"To Iran, stop attacking your neighbours. They were never parties to the conflict," he said.