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March 2, 2026 UN
The top news of the day at the UN and around the world: the head of the IAEA warns of a nuclear threat due to the escalation in the Middle East, the International Maritime Organization calls on all shipping companies to exercise maximum caution in the Strait of Hormuz, clashes continue on the border between Afghanistan and Pakistan, and the UN expresses concern about the escalation of violence in Sudan.
Middle East: Nuclear Threat
Amid escalating violence in the Middle East, International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi called for a return to diplomacy. He addressed the agency's Board of Governors in Vienna. According to Grossi, there are currently no signs of damage to any of Iran's nuclear facilities. Radiation levels in countries bordering Iran remained within normal limits. Nevertheless, Grossi warned of a growing nuclear threat, as Iran, like many other countries in the region that have been attacked, has nuclear facilities.
Strait of Hormuz
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is closely monitoring the situation in the Strait of Hormuz and urges all shipping companies to exercise extreme caution. Where possible, vessels should avoid transiting the affected region until conditions improve, according to a statement from IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez. The Strait of Hormuz, located between Oman and Iran, is a vital artery for global trade, handling more than 20 percent of global oil and gas shipments.
Afghanistan/Pakistan
The UN Mission in Afghanistan reports that clashes with Pakistani forces continue along the country's border. The mission reports civilian casualties. Due to the conflict in the border area, restrictions on movement have been imposed, preventing humanitarian organizations from fully carrying out their operations. Afghans returning from Pakistan are particularly vulnerable. The mission also warns that a sharp increase in the number of returnees is expected in the Afghan-Iranian border area.
Escalating violence in Sudan
The UN is concerned about the escalation of violence in Sudan's Kordofan region and Blue Nile State, where intense fighting continues, harming civilians and hindering the delivery of humanitarian aid. Since last Friday, drone attacks have intensified in El Obeid, the capital of North Kordofan State. In South Kordofan, clashes continue in and around the town of Dilling. In Blue Nile State, the town of Kurmuk has been subjected to intense drone attacks over the past two weeks. A school was reportedly destroyed.
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