As world leaders convene in New York for the UN General Assembly (UNGA), US officials are apprehensive about the possibility of exacerbating tensions in the Middle East, according to sources.
The focus of concern lies in the potential statements that countries may make regarding the conflict while the global spotlight is on them. Despite US officials advocating for de-escalation for several months and reiterating this stance recently, there is a sense of unease surrounding the current situation.