UN Security Council Holds Emergency Meeting on Deadly Iran Protests

The United Nations Security Council convened an emergency meeting Thursday to address the deadly protests in Iran, signaling escalating international concern over the situation. The meeting was prompted, in part, by threats from United States President Donald Trump to potentially intervene militarily in the country, according to Al Jazeera.

During the session, Iran's deputy UN representative accused the U.S. of fueling the unrest, while the U.S. criticized Iran's response to the protests. According to Al Jazeera, Gholamhossein Darzi, Iran's ambassador and deputy permanent representative to the UN, warned that Iranians did not seek confrontation but would respond to U.S. aggression.

The Security Council, comprised of 15 members, heard warnings from the Iranian representative regarding potential responses to U.S. actions. The U.S. criticism of Iran's handling of the protests underscored the global implications of the internal conflict. The challenges in verifying information coming out of Iran due to internet restrictions were also highlighted, according to Al Jazeera. The emergency session reflects the international community's concern over the escalating situation and the potential for wider conflict.