UN Secretary-General Guterres wrote on the 19th: "I have two clear messages:
First, to the United States and Israel:
It is time to end this war that is on the verge of losing control. It has caused great suffering for civilians, had a significant impact on the global economy, and could lead to catastrophic consequences, especially for the least developed countries.
Second, to Iran:
Stop attacking your neighbors, who have never been involved in this conflict.
The Security Council has condemned these attacks and called for an end to such actions, while also demanding the opening of the Strait of Hormuz.
The Strait of Hormuz has been closed for a long time, causing great suffering to countless people around the world who are unrelated to this conflict.
Now, it is time for the power of the rule of law to prevail over the law of the jungle.
Now, it is time for diplomacy to triumph over war."
Comments: Guterres appears to be addressing both sides, but in reality, he only calls on the US and Israel to "end the war" without directly condemning them, while directly criticizing Iran and using Security Council resolutions to pressure it. This clearly reflects a double standard. As the UN Secretary-General, he should have equally defended international law and the rights of civilians, but instead, he uses mild language when facing powerful countries, and dares to be firm only against relatively weaker parties. This shows that he is constrained by major power games, and is afraid to truly uphold justice. The so-called "rule of law triumphing over might" is merely an empty slogan.
Original: toutiao.com/article/1860109034453003/
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