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World - April 12, 2026

UNSG urges US, Iran to engage in Islamabad Talks in good faith

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called on the United States and Iran to participate in Islamabad Talks in good faith.

During a regular briefing at UN Headquarters in New York, his spokesperson told reporters that the United Nations chief urged the parties to use the diplomatic opportunity to advance de-escalation and prevent a return to hostilities.

Antonio Guterres stressed that there was no viable alternative to a peaceful resolution of the conflict, in line with international law and the UN Charter.