Statement by the President of the UN General Assembly, H.E. Mr. Philemon Yang, on Iran

I am deeply alarmed by the attacks by the United States against Iran.

I reiterate that we cannot afford further military escalation in the Middle East.

I call on all parties to engage in diplomacy and pursue dialogue in order to settle any disputes in accordance with the UN Charter and international law.

Military might does not bring durable peace. Dialogue does.

The people in the Middle East need peace and not more wars.

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