UN human rights chief urges restraint after strikes on Iran
The United Nations’ top human rights official has expressed deep concern following military strikes carried out in Iran and subsequent retaliatory actions, warning of grave consequences for civilians and regional stability.
Volker Türk, the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, said he “deplores” the attacks conducted on Saturday in Iran by Israel and the United States, as well as the retaliatory strikes launched by Iran.
In a public statement, Türk stressed that in any armed conflict, civilians inevitably bear the heaviest burden. He cautioned that continued military escalation would lead only to further loss of life, destruction and widespread human suffering across the region.
The High Commissioner called on all parties to exercise maximum restraint and to prioritize de-escalation. He urged leaders to return to diplomatic channels, noting that negotiations aimed at finding a solution had been underway only hours before the latest strikes.
The appeal comes amid mounting international concern that the confrontation could spiral into a broader regional conflict. Human rights organizations have repeatedly warned that military operations in densely populated areas increase the risk of civilian casualties and long-term instability.
The United Nations has reiterated its longstanding position that disputes must be resolved through dialogue and in accordance with international law, emphasizing that sustainable peace can only be achieved through negotiation rather than force.
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