UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged the Iranian authorities to exercise maximum restraint and enable access to information in the country. UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said in a statement that the Secretary-General urges the Iranian authorities to exercise maximum restraint and to refrain from unnecessary or disproportionate use of force. He further urges steps that enable access to information in the country, including restoring communications.
Earlier on Saturday, the Iranian military pledged to defend national interests, protect strategic infrastructure and public property amid ongoing protests.
