We are on the edge of a wider war that would engulf the whole Middle East with dramatic impacts around the globe. The conflict is already being felt everywhere, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned at the press conference, April 2.

Axar.az reports that Guterres stated: "Every day this war continues, human suffering grows. The scale of devastation grows. Indiscriminate attacks grow. The targeting of civilians and civilian infrastructure grows. And the perils to our world grow."

He urged all parties to pursue diplomacy, respect international law, and protect civilians and infrastructure, including nuclear facilities.

"The spiral of death and destruction must stop. Diplomatic efforts are underway to find a peaceful path forward. They deserve the space and support to succeed," he said.

Guterres also announced that his personal envoy, Jean Arnault, has been dispatched to the region to support mediation. He sent a direct message to key actors.

"To the United States and Israel, it is high time to stop the war that is inflicting immense human suffering. To Iran, to stop attacking their neighbors."

"Conflicts do not end on their own. They end when leaders choose dialogue over destruction. That choice still exists. And it must be made — now," he concluded.