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Secretary-General remarks to the Security Council on the Middle East

The UN Secretary-General called for an end to attacks, restoration of navigation rights under Resolution 2817 and serious negotiations ensuring an exclusively peaceful Iranian nuclear programme, while recognising mediation by Pakistan, Egypt, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye.

SA, AE, QA, KW, BH, OM · Diplomacy, Maritime, Nuclear, Security

What the source contributes

The UN Secretary-General called for an end to attacks, restoration of navigation rights under Resolution 2817 and serious negotiations ensuring an exclusively peaceful Iranian nuclear programme, while recognising mediation by Pakistan, Egypt, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye.

Horizon synthesis and use

  • The UN framework connects maritime access, regional attacks and the nuclear file. A durable commercial recovery depends on progress across more than one negotiating track. Use the dated source as evidence of the reported development; revalidate live operating conditions before travel, shipping, contracting or investment decisions.

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