New York, April 2 -- With the conflict in West Asia in its second month now, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called for an immediate end to the conflict in the Middle East, saying it is causing immense human suffering and devastating economic consequences.

Calling for a peaceful way out, he said in his message during the press encounter on the Middle East, "To the United States and Israel, it is high time to stop the war that is inflicting immense human suffering and already triggering devastating economic consequences. To Iran, to stop attacking their neighbours."

The UN Chief said that he remains in close contact with the parties -- and is dispatching his Personal Envoy Jean Arnault to the region to support these efforts.

He co...