*Subscribe to Europe Pulse* UN Chief Guterres: US Bombing of Iranian Nuclear Sites Marks 'Perilous Turn' In a solemn address before the United Nations Security Council, UN Secretary-General António Guterres condemned the recent US bombing of Iranian nuclear facilities, calling it “a perilous turn in a region already relinked.” Referencing his prior appeal for de-escalation just two days earlier, Guterres expressed deep concern that his call to “give peace a chance” had gone unheeded. He warned of the risk of spiraling retaliation, urging that diplomacy must prevail over destruction. Stressing the need to protect civilians, ensure safe maritime navigation, and halt further fighting, he called for an urgent return to serious and sustained negotiations on Iran’s nuclear program. Guterres emphasized that the Non-Proliferation Treaty remains a cornerstone of international peace and must be fully respected by Iran. He urged all UN Member States to adhere to their legal obligations under international law and highlighted the UN’s readiness to support any peaceful resolution efforts. Concluding with a stark warning, he said the world faces two paths: one toward wider war and human suffering, and another toward de-escalation and dialogue. “We know which path is right,” he declared, calling on global leaders to act with reason, restraint, and urgency.