UN Chief warns consequences of Middle East crisis 'grow dramatically worse'

UN Chief warns consequences of Middle East crisis 'grow dramatically worse' UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned that the crisis in the Middle East is worsening, encouraging opening a "pathway to peace". "The consequences of the Middle East crisis grow dramatically worse with each passing hour," he said on a post on X. He added that curbs on movement in the Strait of Hormuz has disrupted energy, transport, manufacturing, food markent and the overall global economy.