United Nations Secretary General António Guterres on Monday called for talks between the U.S. and Iran to resume, adding that the ceasefire must "absolutely be preserved."

"After weeks of destruction & distress, it is clear that there is no military solution to the current conflict in the Middle East," he wrote on X.

"I call for resumption of talks for an agreement to be reached. The ceasfire must absolutely be preserved. All violations must cease," he continued.

Guterres also said all parties involved in the conflict "must respect the freedom of navigation, including in the Strait of Hormuz, in line with international law."