UN chief urges diplomacy in US-Iran war, restoration of shipping rights

October 6, 2026

LONDON: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday called for an end to the US-Iran war and the restoration of freedom of navigation, warning of the conflict’s toll on global trade as he began an official visit to Pakistan. “From Islamabad, I want to send a loud and clear message to all parties,” Guterres told reporters in the capital. “End the conflict. Return to diplomacy. Fully restore navigational rights and freedoms in accordance with international law.” The conflict began in late Feb

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