Spokesman Stéphane Dujarric referred to the multiple missiles and drones launched on Monday against the United Arab Emirates, for which the United Arab Emirates blames Iran.
The attacks reportedly injured three people and caused a fire at an oil facility in the Fujairah oil industrial zone.
The incident comes amid a series of maritime attacks in and around the critical Strait of Hormuz shipping route.
“We call on all parties to exercise maximum restraint and refrain from any action that could escalate tensions,” Dujarric said, emphasizing that diplomacy remains the only viable path forward.
IMO: concerns continue
The United Nations International Maritime Organization (IMO) continues to express concern for seafarers and commercial vessels, and is closely monitoring the evolving situation in the region.
Natasha Brown, the agency’s head of communications, highlighted the growing risks as dozens of ships remain trapped: “De-escalation, together with a long-term agreement that guarantees freedom of navigation and the safety of seafarers, is the only way forward,” she said.
IMO remains in contact with all parties and has prepared evacuation plans, which can only be implemented once adequate security guarantees are in place.
The IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee on Monday adopted a resolution condemning attacks on commercial shipping in the region, warning of serious environmental risks related to continued hostilities.
Gaza: ‘Staggering’ health needs as restrictions on aid entry continue
Civilians in the Occupied Palestinian Territory continue to be targeted as airstrikes and exchanges of fire hit residential areas, the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said on Tuesday.
Last week saw one of the highest numbers of security incidents since the October 2025 Gaza ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, according to aid partners.
Humanitarian facilities were attacked in two separate incidents, an airstrike occurred near a UN warehouse and relief vehicles were damaged by stone throwing.
Restrictions and interruptions
Meanwhile, restrictions on the entry of motor oil, spare parts, debris removal machinery and other essential items into Gaza are severely impacting the delivery of critical services.
OCHA said vehicles and generators are breaking down beyond repair, causing disruptions to food distribution, water transportation, ambulance services, and the delivery of educational and medical supplies.
Generator failures are also affecting hospitals, including intensive care units.
“As armored vehicles become increasingly worn out, humanitarian workers face increasing risks as they work to reach people in need,” the UN agency said.
“Amazing” health needs
Humanitarian partners working in the health sector said the magnitude of unmet needs in Gaza “remains staggering,” as thousands of patients rely on life-sustaining services beyond what the system can provide.
They are deploying emergency medical workers in an effort to strengthen the beleaguered health system.
Skills gap threatens to leave workers behind
Most adults lack the training necessary for the rapidly changing labor market.
A report from the International Labor Organization (ILO) released on Tuesday: Lifelong learning and skills for the futurereveals that only 16 percent of working-age adults participate in structured training.
As technology and artificial intelligence reshape the economy, the ILO warns that without inclusive learning, inequality will deepen.
Access is very unequal. While half of full-time employees receive support, those in informal employment or with less education are often excluded, widening divisions within and between nations.
Changing demands
Employers are increasingly looking for a combination of digital skills along with communication, teamwork and problem solving, characteristics that account for more than half of in-demand skills in some regions.
Investment remains low. In many high-income countries, 34 percent spend less than one percent of their education budget on adult learning, a figure that rises to 63 percent in low-income countries.
“Lifelong learning is the bridge between the jobs of today and the opportunities of tomorrow,” said ILO Director-General Gilbert Houngbo. He emphasized that prioritizing learning is essential to ensure that no part of the global workforce is left behind.
