Guterres warns against Gulf military clash as Iran talks loom
Antonio Guterres, speaking in Cairo, said a major strike on Iran and a Gulf response must be avoided as Saudi, Turkish and Pakistani officials prepare talks in Iran.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said it is essential to stop any escalation in the Middle East.
He warned that a major military attack on Iran and a major Iranian attack on Gulf countries must be avoided at all costs.
Senior officials from Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan are due to hold talks in Iran.
Guterres spoke at a press conference in Cairo, answering a question on an Iran deal and rising US threats.