Archive · 29 Aug 2026
UN Urges US and Iran to Resume Diplomacy
The United Nations wants the United States and Iran to stop fighting and talk again.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said diplomacy is the only way to solve the conflict.
Several countries, including Qatar, Pakistan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait, are trying to help.
The fighting has made it harder for food, humanitarian supplies and fertilizer to reach people.
Energy prices have also risen.
The conflict has affected trade through the Strait of Hormuz, an important route for ships carrying energy.
The United States and Iran agreed in June to plan negotiations, but new fighting made their future uncertain.
A UN envoy is still ready to help them and the mediators.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged the United States and Iran to resume meaningful negotiations.
The United Nations endorsed mediation efforts by Qatar, Pakistan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait.
The conflict has caused severe humanitarian and economic consequences, including disruptions to food, fertilizer and energy supplies.
UN envoy Jean Arnault remains available to assist the parties and mediators in reaching a lasting agreement.
The United States and Iran had planned negotiations within 60 days of a June 18 memorandum, but renewed escalation has cast doubt on the talks.
- Who
- UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged the United States and Iran to resume negotiations; UN envoy Jean Arnault remains available to help.
- What
- The United Nations called for a diplomatic solution to the ongoing United States-Iran conflict and supported mediation efforts.
- When
- The appeal came six months into the conflict; the United States and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding on June 18 for talks within 60 days.
- Where
- The conflict involves Iran, Israel, United States forces and Gulf military bases; the Strait of Hormuz has also been affected.
- Why
- The UN said the conflict is causing devastating humanitarian and economic consequences, including disruptions to food, fertilizer, humanitarian goods and energy supplies.
- UN position
- The United Nations says a diplomatic solution is the only way to end the conflict.
- Countries supporting mediation
- Qatar, Pakistan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait.
- UN envoy
- Jean Arnault remains in contact with the parties and mediators.
- Conflict start cited
- The United States and Israel launched military attacks against Iran on February 28.
- Planned negotiations
- A June 18 memorandum scheduled United States-Iran negotiations within 60 days.
- Economic effects
- The conflict has affected food supplies, humanitarian goods, fertilizer availability and energy prices.
- Maritime disruption
- The Strait of Hormuz was largely blocked, disrupting oil and other commodity flows.