The UN Secretary-General calls for urgent de-escalation over tensions involving Iran and the United States in and around the Strait of Hormuz, warning that the risk of broader fallout is increasing. The appeal comes as the situation in the strategic waterway continues to deepen despite efforts to resolve the dispute. According to the reports, early on Monday oil prices rise again, reflecting market concerns about potential disruption to global shipping and energy supplies. The UN chief emphasizes that a peaceful resolution is needed to prevent the crisis from spreading beyond the immediate region. The Secretary-General also warns that the effects could be felt widely, including across Africa, where changes in energy and transportation costs can affect economic stability and livelihoods. The coverage is based on a UN news account and repeats that the growing uncertainty is worsening the potential consequences of the standoff, raising the urgency of dialogue and restraint between the parties involved.