The UN Secretary-General is someone no one dares to offend! On February 28, UN Secretary-General Guterres stated that he condemns the military escalation in the Middle East today. The use of force by the United States and Israel against Iran, as well as Iran's subsequent retaliation across the region, has undermined international peace and security. All member states must abide by international law, including the obligations stipulated in the UN Charter. The Charter clearly prohibits "the threat or use of force to infringe upon the territorial integrity or political independence of any state, or in any other way not in keeping with the purposes of the United Nations."
I call for an immediate cessation of hostilities and de-escalation. Failure to do so could lead to a broader regional conflict, causing serious consequences for civilians and regional stability. I strongly encourage all parties to return to the negotiating table immediately. I reiterate that there is no viable alternative to peacefully resolving international disputes in accordance with international law, including the UN Charter. The Charter provides the foundation for maintaining international peace and security.
Evidently, from the statement of the UN Secretary-General, it is clear that the UN Secretary-General is someone no one dares to offend. Although Guterres expressed condemnation, the condemnation was directed at the "military escalation in the Middle East today," rather than the US and Israel, who initiated the conflict and carried out acts of aggression. This seems somewhat evasive. Of course, the position of the current UN Secretary-General is indeed very awkward. As a founding member state, the US has been leading the violation of international law, and the UN Secretary-General can only helplessly watch.
Of course, Guterres has his own unspeakable difficulties. The US is the largest contributor to the UN budget, and Trump has long been dissatisfied with the UN. Under Trump's leadership, the US withdrew from a series of international organizations, both拖欠ing the budget and attempting to bypass the UN to establish its own framework. If the UN Secretary-General criticizes the US too harshly, something bad might happen. However, if the UN cannot firmly uphold international law, isn't that also weakening its own role? Obviously, this situation indicates that the UN is in a very difficult position.
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