UN Secretary-General Expresses Concern Over Trump's Threats to Attack Iran's Civil Infrastructure

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has expressed profound concern in light of recent threats from U.S. President Donald Trump to attack Iran's civilian infrastructure. This alarming statement was conveyed by Guterres’ spokesperson, Stéphane Dujarric, during an interview with Bloomberg.

Dujarric highlighted that the rhetoric emanating from Trump's social media posts is troubling, as it includes threats to strike Iran's power plants, bridges, and other critical infrastructure if Tehran does not agree to the terms of a deal proposed by the United States. "We are alarmed by the rhetoric that came from the social media post, which contained threats of American attacks on power plants, bridges, and other infrastructure if Iran does not agree to a deal," Dujarric stated.

The UN Secretary-General urged both the United States and Iran to adhere to international law and to leave civilian infrastructure unharmed. This call is particularly pertinent amid the escalating tensions between Washington and Tehran, which have persisted for several years.

It is worth noting that Trump previously claimed that Iran could be destroyed in one night, adding that such an event could occur as soon as April 7. He has repeatedly warned that the United States may strike vital infrastructure in Iran if Tehran does not reach an agreement or reopen the Strait of Hormuz. On April 5, he indicated that Iran has until Tuesday at 8:00 PM Eastern Time to finalize a deal.

In response to these threats, Iranian officials stated that should the United States carry out further attacks on Iran's infrastructure, "the gates of hell" would open for both the U.S. and Israel. According to CNN, Tehran also emphasized that it would only fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz after the United States compensates the country for financial damages incurred during the war.

On April 6, Axios reported that the U.S. and Iran are discussing terms for a potential 45-day ceasefire through intermediaries, which could lead to a definitive end to the war. This would represent a significant step towards reducing tensions in the region.

On the same day, Reuters, citing sources, reported that Iran rejected a proposal to end the war with the U.S. and Israel, which required Tehran to unblock the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for a ceasefire. Subsequently, CNN reported that Trump did not support the plan presented by intermediaries, indicating a continuation of the conflict's escalation.

Thus, the situation remains tense, and the international community is closely monitoring developments, as any actions could have serious repercussions not only for Iran and the U.S. but for the entire region.