Trump called for the Iranian people to rise up and government forces to surrender following what Israel called a "preemptive attack". UN Secretary General, Antonio Guterres, condemned the military escalation, and warned that international peace and security were being undermined. "The use of force by the United States and Israel against Iran, and the subsequent retaliation by Iran across the region, undermine international peace and security," he said in a statement. Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi blasted the joint US and Israel strikes as "wholly unprovoked, illegal, and illegitimate". Previously, Macron said the "outbreak" carries "grave consequences for international peace and security" and warned that ongoing escalation is "dangerous for all".

Source: GhanaWeb March 01, 2026 02:18 UTC