Following rumours of Israeli attacks on Iran, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for a stop to "the dangerous cycle of retaliation" in the Middle East.

According to a statement released by his spokesperson on Friday, the UN head denounced "any act of retaliation" and urged the international community to stop "any further development that could lead to devastating consequences for the entire region and beyond."

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