UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday urged the Security Council and participants of the Iran nuclear deal to continue negotiations.

Axar.az informs, citing Anadolu Agency, UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said Guterres is aware of a letter sent by France, Germany and the UK to the Council in accordance with Resolution 2231, which endorses the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), or the Iranian nuclear deal, and provides a framework for monitoring and ensuring Tehran’s nuclear program remains peaceful.

"The Secretary-General urges the JCPOA participants and the Security Council to continue negotiations, to find a diplomatic solution that ensures the peaceful nature of the Iranian nuclear program and brings about economic benefits to the people of Iran," said Dujarric.

He emphasized the limited timeframe for progress, noting that "in the next 30 days, there is a window of opportunity to avoid any further escalation and find a way forward that serves peace."

Guterres welcomed efforts to advance negotiations while underscoring the importance of preventing a renewed military conflict.

"He also underscores the imperative to exert all efforts to prevent a renewed military conflict and calls for prioritizing dialogue to address concerns related to Iran's nuclear program and broader regional security," Dujarric added.