# Guterres warns Iran-Gulf escalation risks 'unimaginable' consequences

UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned that further escalation between Iran and Gulf states could bring "unimaginable" consequences, urging restraint and a return to dialogue. The appeal comes amid heightened tensions and military posturing across the region. His warning underscores fears that a wider conflict could disrupt global energy supplies and draw in outside powers.

**Importance:** 3/5

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- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/10/26/guterres-warns-iran-gulf-escalation-west-bank?traffic_source=rss) — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 16:39:48 +0000