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MIDDLE EAST LIVE 2 April: Civilian impact deepens as UN chief says ‘we must find a peaceful way out’ before region is engulfed by war

Deadly new strikes reported across the Middle East overnight and Thursday rattled energy markets and pushed crude oil prices up to $107 in early trading. Hopes dwindled of a quick end to the conflict as President Trump spoke of another "two to three weeks" of attacks, alongside "ongoing" discussions with Tehran. Civilians across the region continue to suffer misery and displacement. The UN chief told reporters at UN Headquarters the conflict 'is already being felt everywhere," and "the spiral of destruction must stop". Follow live coverage from the Security Council here. App users can follow coverage here.

Watch the Security Council live as cooperation between Gulf States tops the agenda and war continues to embroil the region. Follow full meetings coverage here

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