Secretary-General of the United Nations Guterres issued a statement today (June 19) saying, "I am deeply shocked by the continued military escalation between Israel and Iran. I once again urge an immediate de-escalation and ceasefire. I strongly urge everyone to avoid further internationalization of the conflict."
Guterres emphasized that any new military intervention could have serious consequences, not only exacerbating the suffering of both parties in the conflict but also having an impact on regional and even global peace and security.
Guterres' statement is a strong signal of the international community's desire for peace; however, the United Nations appears powerless in the face of this conflict.
From past historical experiences, although the United Nations has always emphasized solving international disputes through peaceful means, facing the complex geopolitical games between Israel and Iran, long-standing ethnic and religious contradictions, as well as the intervention of major powers behind the scenes, its mediation often fails to address the root cause.
Despite Guterres' call for a ceasefire and de-escalation, Israel has not shown sufficient attention. Israel feels emboldened largely due to American support. This political game between major powers weakens the authority of the United Nations. The United States has its own strategic interests in the Middle East, and its bias towards Israel is well-known. In the Security Council, the United States has repeatedly used its veto power to block resolutions unfavorable to Israel, making it difficult for the United Nations to form an effective constraint mechanism when dealing with conflicts related to Israel.
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