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MIDDLE EAST LIVE 2 April: Civilian impact deepens as UN chief says ‘we must find a peaceful way out’ before region is engulfed by war
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Live coverage of ongoing Middle East strikes with civilian impact, energy market disruption (crude to $107), and Trump's statement of another 'two to three weeks' of attacks. UN chief warns of regional escalation spiral. This is a direct follow-up to already-reported US/Israel-Iran War escalation with confirmed civilian casualties and economic impacts.
Summary
Deadly new strikes reported across the Middle East overnight and Thursday rattled energy markets and pushed crude oil prices up to $107 in early trading. Hopes dwindled of a quick end to the conflict as President Trump spoke of another "two to three weeks" of attacks, alongside "ongoing" discussions with Tehran. Civilians across the region continue to suffer misery and displacement. The UN chief told reporters at UN Headquarters the conflict ‘is already being felt everywhere,” and “the spiral of destruction must stop”. Follow live coverage from the Security Council here. App users can follow coverage here.Read the full story, “MIDDLE EAST LIVE 2 April: Civilian impact deepens as UN chief says ‘we must find a peaceful way out’ before region is engulfed by war”, on globalissues.org →
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Key Phrases
"Confirmed ongoing strikes causing civilian impact""Energy markets rattled with crude at $107""Trump signals extended conflict duration (2-3 weeks)""UN chief warns of regional engulfment""Follows-up already-reported escalation"