Keywords: De escalation


Guterres urges global focus on de-escalation amid rising Middle East tensions

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has called for de-escalation in the Middle East to become the international community’s foremost priority, warning that diplomacy and dialogue remain essential as geopolitical tensions continue to create uncertainty. His remarks came in New......

EU calls for de-escalation and renewed peace talks with Iran

The European Union has called for renewed diplomatic efforts to reach a peaceful settlement with Iran, while stressing its readiness to take additional measures to protect its security and strategic interests, particularly freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. In a statement issued on Monday......

UN urges de-escalation amid Ukraine conflict

The United Nations has renewed its call for de-escalation in the war in Ukraine, as reports of a possible transfer of U.S.-supplied weapons from Turkey to Kyiv have raised fresh concerns about the conflict and its humanitarian consequences. Farhan Haq, deputy spokesperson for the UN secretary-general,......

Japan calls for swift US–Iran agreement amid rising regional tensions

Japan has urged the United States and Iran to reach a rapid agreement aimed at reducing tensions in the Middle East, following recent failed diplomatic talks between the two countries. Speaking on Monday, Japanese government spokesperson Minoru Kihara stated that Tokyo hopes for a “final agreement”......

Egypt engages in diplomatic talks with US and regional powers to ease tensions

Egypt has intensified its diplomatic efforts to promote regional stability through a series of high-level discussions with international and regional partners. According to official statements, Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty held separate calls with U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff and several regional......

Qatar emir and Trump discuss Middle East de escalation efforts

Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani and U.S. President Donald Trump held a phone call on Wednesday to discuss efforts to reduce tensions and reinforce stability in the Middle East, according to the Qatari Emiri Diwan. The conversation came as Washington and Tehran continue diplomatic engagement......

Trump optimistic on Iran deal as Tehran reviews talks

President Donald Trump expressed optimism Sunday about reaching an agreement between the United States and Iran, easing fears of military conflict and driving oil prices down during Monday's trading session. "I hope we can make a deal," Trump told reporters during a visit to Mar-a-Lago......

Putin offers mediation amid Iran crisis as Gulf allies urge Trump restraint

Russian President Vladimir Putin has stepped into the escalating tensions surrounding Iran's brutal crackdown on nationwide protests, offering Moscow's services as a mediator. In separate conversations with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian, Putin......

Trump softens Iran strike threats as protest crackdown eases

President Donald Trump signaled a cautious de-escalation in the standoff with Iran on Wednesday, telling Oval Office reporters that "very important sources on the other side" informed him the killing of anti-government protesters has stopped, with no large-scale executions planned. The remarks......