UN Security Council holds emergency meeting over US strikes on Iran
The United Nations Security Council has gathered for an emergency meeting regarding the US strikes on Iran.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres delivered an address, believing that peace is still achievable.
'We must act immediately and decisively to halt the fighting and return to serious, sustained negotiations on the Iranian nuclear program,' Mr Guterres said.
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