Geneva, March 25 -- The UN human rights chief on Wednesday cautioned that the escalating conflict involving Iran could spiral into a wider regional and global crisis, urging nations to abandon war as a tool of international relations.
In a video address to the Human Rights Council, Volker Turk described the situation as "extremely dangerous and unpredictable," with civilians across the region bearing the brunt of the violence.
The UN human rights chief warned that the escalating conflict involving Iran risks spiraling into a broader crisis, saying "we cannot go back to war as a tool of international relations."Urging for an urgent Human Rights Council debate on Iran, Volker Turk said the situation is "extremely dangerous and unpredictable...