UN Chief Condemns Iran's Missile Attack on Israel

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemned Iran's missile attack on Israel, urging an end to the escalating violence. The Security Council meeting was prompted by Israel's killing of a Hezbollah leader and ground assault, which led to Iran's retaliatory strike and sparked fears of a broader Middle East conflict.

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday condemned Iran's missile attack on Israel, urging the Security Council to stop the escalating violence.

'Time is running out,' Guterres warned the 15-member council.

The council convened following Israel's assassination of Lebanon's Hezbollah leader and subsequent ground assault against the Iran-backed militant group, leading to Iran's retaliatory strike, which has increased fears of a larger conflict in the Middle East.

(With inputs from agencies.)