UN chief condemns US-Israeli attacks on Iran during emergency Security Council meeting

Associated Press (AP)CenterEN 4 min read 100% complete by By EDITH M. LEDERER and FARNOUSH AMIRIFebruary 28, 2026 at 11:23 PM

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Following reported US-Israeli airstrikes that allegedly killed Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemned the attacks during an emergency Security Council meeting. Guterres stated the airstrikes violated international law and the UN Charter, urging an immediate return to negotiations to prevent further escalation and a wider conflict. He warned of grave consequences for civilians and regional stability. Israeli Ambassador Danny Danon told reporters that Iran is responsible for escalating actions by its proxies and its nuclear and missile programs, justifying the US and Israeli actions as a preventative measure against an irreversible threat. The emergency meeting was held at the UN headquarters.

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United Nations Human Rights Council 40% Danny Danon 50% Khamenei 60% United States ×470% Israel ×370% U.N. Security Council ×470% Iran ×480% UN ×680% Antonio Guterres ×490%

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us-israeli airstrikes 90% iran 80% escalation 70% un security council 70% regional stability 60% international law 60% nuclear program 50% conflict 50%

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