Doha: The United Nations renewed its call on all parties to the conflict in the Middle East to adhere to international law in the conduct of hostilities, stressing the need to avoid targeting civilian infrastructure. The statement came in response by UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric to a question during his daily press briefing regarding "US threats to launch attacks on energy facilities and bridges in Iran if it does not agree to reach a deal."

According to Qatar News Agency, Dujarric said the UN Secretary-General is very clear on international law and urges all parties to comply with their obligations in the conduct of hostilities. He added that the Secretary-General reminds that "Civilian infrastructure, including energy infrastructure, may not be attacked; even if specific civilian infrastructure were to qualify as a military objective, international humanitarian law would still prohibit attacks against them if they may be expected to cause excessive incidental civilian harm."

The spokesperson reiterated the Secretary-General's call for the parties to stop the conflict, as there is no practical alternative to the peaceful settlement of international disputes. Earlier in the day, US President Donald Trump said that the deadline he set for Iran, which expires Tuesday, to reach an agreement, is final.

On March 26, Trump announced a 10-day suspension of military operations targeting energy facilities in Iran, stating that the decision came in response to a direct request from the Iranian government.