Guterres condemns the raid in Damascus, 'avoid escalation' - Breaking news. The UN Secretary General, Antonio Guterres, "condemns" the attack against Iran in Damascus.
In a note from the spokesperson, Stephane Dujarric "invites all concerned to exercise maximum restraint and avoid further escalation" Any miscalculation could lead to a wider conflict in an already unstable region, with devastating consequences for civilians, says Guterre. The principle of the inviolability of diplomatic and consular offices and personnel must be respected in any case.