UN Secretary-General António Guterres expressed alarm on Tuesday over reported overnight exchanges of fire between the United States and Iran, as well as reports that Iran targeted Kuwait and Bahrain.
An Iranian drone and missile attack reportedly targeted Kuwait's international airport killing at least one person and wounded several others, also causing flight suspensions and diversions.
Attacks condemned
"The Secretary-General calls on all parties to exercise maximum restraint and to avoid any further escalation that risk to undermine the ongoing diplomatic efforts. The sovereignty and territorial integrity of all countries must be fully respected" said UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric.
He stressed that the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all countries must be respected.
The Secretary-General condemned all attacks on civilian infrastructure and reiterated that international humanitarian law prohibits targeting civilian objects.
