Antonio Guterres

UN chief deeply regrets Iran peace talks fell through, cannot confirm Khamenei's death

Later, Iran's Ambassador to the UN Amir-Saeid Iravani said that the country was "exercising its inherent and lawful right of self-defense," in response to "aggression and large-scale war."

FILE PHOTO: United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is seen on a screen as he speaks during a press conference outlining his priorities for 2026 at U.N. headquarters in New York City, U.S., January 29, 2026
The United Nations Security Council meets on the situation in the Middle East at UN headquarters in New York City, on February 18.

My Word: Guterres and the gutless United Nations

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun address the media during a press conference at the presidential palace in Baabda, Lebanon, February 16, 2026.

Lebanon shows that Europe’s security model is outdated - opinion

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres addresses delegates during a high-level meeting of heads of state on a two-state solution between Israel and the Palestinians at United Nations headquarters in New York City, U.S., September 22, 2025.

UN Chief Guterres condemns Gov't decision to reopen land registry in West Bank, calling it illegal


US calls UN Israel two-state solution conference a 'publicity stunt'

"We must ensure that it does not become another exercise in well-meaning rhetoric," United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said in opening remarks.

Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa speaks during a United Nations high level conference hosted by France and Saudi Arabia to work towards a two-state solution between Israel and the Palestinians at U.N. headquarters in New York City, U.S., July 28, 2025.

UN spox.: 'Israeli red tape blocking Gaza aid, crossing not a McDonald's drive-through' - interview

"Israeli authorities are the sole decision makers on who, how, and how much aid enters the Gaza Strip, and the type of supplies that are allowed in,” Stéphane Dujarric told the 'Post.'

Trucks and Humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip seen at the Kerem Shalom border crossing, on the Israeli side of the border with the Gaza Strip, May 29, 2025.

Preemptive strikes against Iran are self-defense - opinion

In the laws and ethics of war, a country need not be attacked first in order to defend itself.

 PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu meets with Argentina’s President Javier Milei in Jerusalem last month, days before the Israeli strike on Iran. Milei was among the very few world leaders who publicly supported the strikes on Iran’s nukes, says the writer.

UN chief says US-backed Gaza aid operation is unsafe, killing people

Guterres claimed that UN-led humanitarian efforts are being “strangled” and aid workers themselves are starving.

 UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres attends a press conference in Berlin, May 14, 2025; illustrative.

UN head 'appalled' by reports of deaths of Palestinians while seeking food aid

The UN official then called for an investigation into the reports and "for the perpetrators to be held accountable."

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres looks on as he speaks to the Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People at U.N. headquarters in New York City, U.S., February 5, 2025.

UN's Guterres pledges new role for hostage situations, says Gaza needs 'flood' of aid

The Hostage Families Forum met with Guterres on Thursday to discuss the issue of returning hostages held captive by terrorists in Gaza.

 UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres attends a press conference with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (not pictured), in Berlin, Germany, May 14, 2025.

UN's Guterres is whitewashing UNRWA's part in October 7 massacre, Israeli FM says

"At this very moment, the ICJ is beginning deliberations in another shameful proceeding against Israel," Sa'ar said.

 Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar accuses UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres of whitewashing UNRWA's alleged terror ties, April 28, 2025.

My Word: The UN’s war on Israel is hypocrisy on display - opinion

The “vacuum” that contributed to the conflict was created by the lack of UN support for Israel and its one-sided backing for the Palestinians and the terrorist regime in Gaza.

 UN SECRETARY-GENERAL Antonio Guterres attends a press conference this week in Geneva.

UN condemns strike on worker despite saying too early to confirm incident

A UN spokesperson said it's too early to determine who is responsible for the explosion at the accommodation sites housing the workers.

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres looks on as he speaks to the Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People at U.N. headquarters in New York City, U.S., February 5, 2025.

Guterres to join Arab League Summit to discuss Gaza reconstruction

Arab countries have rejected Trump's idea that the US should take over Gaza and redevelop it as a "Riviera of the Middle East."

 UNITED NATIONS Secretary-General Antonio Guterres speaks during a Security Council meeting last month. He is the last person in the world who still believes that the Palestinians interest the Iranians, the writer maintains.