UN rights chief urges end to Iran war amid fears the conflict could spiral out of control

UN rights chief urges end to Iran war amid fears the conflict could spiral out of control The United Nations’ top human rights official has warned that the war involving Iran risks spiralling beyond the region, urging urgent action to halt the fighting. Speaking at an emergency session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, called by Gulf states, High Commissioner Volker Turk described the situation as volatile and unpredictable. "This conflict has an unprecedented power to ensnare countries across borders and around the world," he said.