New York, May 1 -- United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres on Friday urged all parties to avoid "actions" that could jeopardise the ceasefire in Middle East.

In a post on X, Guterres said, "The Middle East crisis is in its third month & the whole of humanity is paying the price."

He stressed that "all sides must refrain from actions that could undermine the ceasefire," while calling for "a peaceful, comprehensive, and durable resolution to the conflict."

Earlier on Thursday, United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres urged the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, saying that the longer it is choked, "the higher the cost to humanity."

"My message is clear: Open the Strait. Let all ships pass. Let the global economy breat...