Source: UN News: Wednesday, June 17, 2026 00:02 AM
A UN spokesperson said developments were currently being monitored amid unclear reports and discussions on Friday over a possible ceasefire agreement between Iran and the United States.
UN Secretary General During a regular press conference at the New York headquarters, Pakistan’s spokesperson Stephane Dujarric was asked about the announcement by the Prime Minister of Pakistan, according to which both the sides have agreed on the final draft of the peace agreement to stop the conflict that has been going on for more than 100 days. The UN spokesperson said that we have seen that announcement. “We also looked at the announcements made yesterday by the President of the United States.” “Given the gravity of the situation and understanding that we have come this close before, we would like to hold off on commenting right now, but we are encouraged by the tone and tenor of what we are hearing.” On February 28, after Israel and the United States bombed military and nuclear facilities in Iran, Iran also carried out drone and missile attacks, including on US military sites in the Middle East. Gulf countries were targeted. Pakistan has played the role of a mediator in bringing an end to this war. Long-term consequences UN Secretary-General António Guterres has on several occasions condemned the violent conflict in the Middle East, warning that it is part of a crisis in the wider region. Insecurity in the Strait of Hormuz has led to the halt of shipping movements, which has caused major disruption in the supply of fuel, food items and other vital goods. About 25 percent of global oil trade and a large portion of liquefied natural gas and fertilizer are transported through this waterway. The disruption has had consequences around the world, and the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization has expressed fear that a major crisis in global food prices may be seen during the next 6 to 12 months. Thousands of sailors are also stranded in the Strait of Hormuz and so far 14 workers have been killed in the shelling there. Three Indian sailors were killed in an attack on a ship this week
