UN Security Council holds emergency meeting on deadly protests in Iran

Al JazeeraCenterEN 3 min read 100% complete by Lyndal RowlandsJanuary 16, 2026 at 03:44 AM

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The UN Security Council convened an emergency meeting on Thursday, January 16, 2026, in New York City to discuss the deadly protests in Iran. The meeting was prompted by escalating tensions, including threats of military intervention from the United States. Iranian and US officials exchanged accusations, with Iran's deputy UN representative alleging US involvement in the unrest and warning against aggression. The US representative criticized Iran's response to the protests and the internet blackout. A UN Assistant Secretary-General briefed the council on the protests.

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