'This is a moment of grave peril' - UN humanitarian chief
UN Humanitarian Affairs Lead Tom Fletcher speaks to the BBC about the conflict in the Middle East.
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Notable Quotes
"We've got to step back from the brink right now."
— Tom Fletcher , Celebrity
"The US was investigating."
— Pete Hegseth , Executive
"Trump criticised the Spanish government after it blocked the US from using its bases."
— Donald Trump , Politician
Key People
Ali Khamenei was the Supreme Leader of Iran until his death.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
U.S. Secretary of State.
Pete Hegseth is the United States Secretary of Defense.
Tom Fletcher is a musician and member of the band McFly, known for composing music for theatrical productions.
All Coverage
UN Humanitarian Affairs Lead Tom Fletcher speaks to the BBC about the conflict in the Middle East.
UN Humanitarian Affairs Lead Tom Fletcher speaks to the BBC about the escalating conflict in the Middle East and its humanitarian implications.
Tom Fletcher discusses the Middle East conflict's impact on international law and calls for de-escalation.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemned unlawful attacks across the Middle East and warned of potential escalation, while UN humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher highlighted the misuse of funds and the impact on vulnerable populations.
UN humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher warned of escalating crises in the Middle East, emphasizing the severe impact on civilians and the potential for the situation to spiral out of control.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemned unlawful attacks across the Middle East and warned of potential escalation, while UN humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher highlighted the misuse of funds and the impact on vulnerable populations.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemned unlawful attacks across the Middle East and warned of potential escalation, while UN humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher highlighted the misuse of funds and the impact on vulnerable populations.
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