Guterres warns of ‘unimaginable’ consequences of Iran-Gulf escalation

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: October 26, 2026Country: Iran

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Guterres warns of ‘unimaginable’ consequences of Iran-Gulf escalation

UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned that a military escalation involving Iran and Gulf nations could have devastating consequences. Egypt’s foreign minister said Cairo is in daily contact with Tehran, Washington and regional partners. The exchanges aim to prevent another full-scale military clash.

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