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At the United Nations, Secretary General Antonio Guterres officially condemned all forms of military escalation, especially attacks on nuclear sites, urging both Iran and Israel to exercise maximum restraint to prevent a descent into wider war.
The Broader Context: Rising Tensions
This military escalation comes shortly after the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) issued a rare and damning resolution criticizing Iran for non-compliance with nuclear non-proliferation obligations. Iran responded furiously, accusing the IAEA of political bias and announcing the construction and upcoming activation of a third enrichment facility—a move seen as a direct challenge to international efforts.