UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has warned that respect for international law is weakening globally, especially in the Middle East, stressing that this could deepen instability and conflicts, reports Anadolu.

“Around the world and especially in the Middle East, respect for international law is being violated,” Guterres told reporters during a press conference at the UN headquarters in New York, adding that “the rules governing the use of force and the development of hostilities are being ignored”.

Warning of wider dangers, Guterres described international law as “indispensable”, adding that “without it, instability spreads, mistrust deepens and conflicts spiral out of control”.

Regarding the situation in the Middle East, he stressed that “there is no military solution to this crisis” and that “peace agreements they require continued engagement and political will”.

Calling for renewed diplomacy, Guterres said that “serious negotiations must resume” and stressed that “the ceasefire must be preserved”.

“And international navigation rights and freedoms, including in the Strait of Hormuz, must be respected by all parties”, he added.

When asked if he is aware of the possibility of resuming negotiations US-Iran Guterres said: “The indications we have are that it is very likely that these talks will resume,” citing his recent conversation with Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar.

The UN chief also referred to Lebanon, calling the talks between Israel and Lebanon “very important” for creating the conditions for change on the ground.

“The truth is that Hezbollah and Israel have always helped each other. to destabilize the government of Lebanon,” he added.

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