UN deems strikes on civilian infrastructure ‘unacceptable’ amid US-Iran escalation

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres remains “deeply concerned” by the escalating military confrontation between the United States and Iran, particularly attacks targeting civilian infrastructure in Iran and elsewhere in the region, his deputy spokesperson has said.

“The secretary-general remains deeply concerned by the continuing military escalation between Iran and the United States of America. He’s particularly concerned about attacks on civilian infrastructure in Iran and across the region,” deputy spokesperson Farhan Haq on Friday told reporters, calling such attacks “unacceptable.”

Haq’s remarks came after US forces struck five bridges and multiple locations across southern and southeastern Iran early Friday in a sixth consecutive night of attacks.

Iranian media reported that at least eight people were killed and several others injured in strikes on Bandar Abbas, Bandar Khamir, Qeshm Island, Sirik and Iranshahr.

According to the reports, one US strike hit Iranshahr Airport, injuring one person and damaging electrical facilities and a fuel tank, while a maritime control tower at Shahid Kalantari Port in the southeastern city of Chabahar collapsed after a third strike on the facility.