STANDARD DIPLOMATIC UNVERIFIED

UN Secretary-General meets Iranian FM to discuss Middle East conflict resolution

Sep 28, 2026 08:50 PM CT New York, United States diplomacy,un,iran,middle-east-conflict,de-escalation

Summary

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres met with the Iranian Foreign Minister during the High-level Week of the UN General Assembly. The meeting focused on diplomatic efforts to end the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, signaling continued international engagement in de-escalation channels involving Iran.

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Antonio Guterres welcomed the diplomatic efforts undertaken during the High-level Week of the UN General Assembly aimed at bringing the conflict in the Middle East to an end

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Iran NEUTRAL

Met with UN leadership to discuss ending the Middle East conflict.

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