By Anjali Sharma
UNITED NATIONS – UN chief António Guterres on Monday said that he is “deeply alarmed” by the further escalation of the conflict in the Middle East, his Spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said in a statement issued in New York.
The statement and media reported that Iran launched missiles at an American military base in Qatar in retaliation for the US bombing three of its nuclear facilities this past weekend.
Iran reportedly fired seven missiles at Al Udeid Air Base, where some 10,000 troops reportedly are stationed, it noted
All but one was intercepted by Qatar and no casualties were reported, according to international media.
The development marked the latest step in more than a week of missile strikes between Iran and Israel, and the situation has escalated with US involvement.
Mr. Guterres said in a statement “From the outset of the crisis, the Secretary-General has repeatedly condemned any military escalation in this conflict, including today’s attack by Iran on the territory of Qatar. He further reiterates his call on all parties to stop fighting,”.
He urged all Member States to uphold their obligations under the UN Charter and other rules of international law, it added.
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