Many Fiery Remarks, Little Clarity on What’s Next at Security Council Meeting on Iran

New York Times - WorldCenter-LeftEN 4 min read 100% complete by Farnaz FassihiJanuary 16, 2026 at 03:54 AM

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The U.S. brought its case against Iran to the UN Security Council on Thursday following a week of threats regarding the country's crackdown on protesters. U.S. Ambassador Mike Waltz stated that "all options are on the table" to stop the violence, while Iran's representative denied the country had killed protesters. The nationwide uprising in Iran, initially sparked by economic issues, has evolved into demands to end the Islamic theocracy, resulting in a violent crackdown by Iranian leaders. Conflicting reports estimate that over 3,000 people have been killed. Russia and China condemned the U.S., accusing it of warmongering, while the U.S. offered little clarity on what action it intended to take against Iran.

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