UN Secretary-General condemns Trump's Iran rhetoric as ceasefire negotiations advance
UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric stated on April 8, 2026 that Secretary-General António Guterres was deeply troubled by Donald Trump's earlier remarks suggesting Iran's civilization should be destroyed, made during tense US-Iran ceasefire negotiations. The UN official emphasized that no legitimate military objective justifies the destruction of an entire society's infrastructure or the collective punishment of civilians. This rebuke reflects international concern over inflammatory rhetoric potentially destabilizing Middle East peace efforts at a critical diplomatic moment. The statement comes as the US and Iran reportedly move toward finalizing a ceasefire agreement.
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- April 7, 2026 at 7:58 PM PDT
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