The United Nations Security Council will hold an emergency meeting this Saturday afternoon to address the critical situation in the Middle East. This follows the coordinated attacks by Israel and the United States on Iranian territory and Iran's subsequent retaliation. The meeting takes place amidst extreme diplomatic tension. Meanwhile, the United States, a direct party to the conflict, holds one of the five veto-wielding seats, raising uncertainty about the possibility of adopting a binding resolution to halt hostilities. UN Secretary-General António Guterres issued a warning, calling the situation a direct threat to global stability. He demanded the 'immediate cessation of all hostilities' to prevent a large-scale regional war. 'The world cannot afford another war of this magnitude,' the Secretary-General emphasized in an official statement prior to the Council's meeting.
