“The Secretary-General condemns any military escalation in the Middle East,” Haq said.

“He is particularly concerned by Israeli attacks on nuclear installations in Iran while talks between Iran and the United States on the status of Iran’s nuclear programme are underway,” he added.

Also Read: Israel sealed “Bitter and Painful” fate with strikes on Iran, Khamenei

Israel launched ‘major strike’ on Iran. Israeli military said it carried out attacks on Iran s nuclear facilities, ballistic missile factories and military commanders on Friday.

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has condemned the Israel’s overnight attacks on Iran, warning that the strikes have marked the beginning of a “bitter and painful destiny” for Israel.

In a national address early Friday, just hours after Israeli forces launched strikes on Tehran and other cities, Ayatollah Khamenei declared that the Zionist regime “should await a harsh response.”