UN Security Council Holds Emergency Iran Meeting

United Nations Security Council held an emergency meeting on protests in Iran, convened at the request of the United States. The US voiced support for the protests, while Russia and China criticized Washington, stressing respect for international law. UN Under-Secretary-General Martha Pobee said demonstrations that began in Tehran over economic conditions have spread nationwide, calling the situation “volatile and extremely worrying.” She warned that external threats could further destabilize Iran, while noting that UN chief Antonio Guterres favors a diplomatic solution.