UN Security Council Sets Emergency Iran Meeting for 23:00 MSK at U.S. Request
The session reflects rising international concern over unrest tied to Iran’s currency crisis.
Overview
- Somalia’s January presidency confirmed the meeting for Thursday at 23:00 MSK under the agenda item titled “Situation in the Middle East.”
- Security Council sources said the United States requested the session for 15:00, corresponding to 23:00 MSK.
- Protests over the devaluation of the rial intensified after Jan. 8 calls by opposition figure Reza Pahlavi, with some rallies devolving into clashes and reports of casualties.
- President Donald Trump warned of strikes if American military or commercial assets are attacked and indicated the U.S. would respond if Iranian forces are ordered to fire on demonstrators.
- Tehran briefly closed national airspace overnight before reversing the move, reflecting heightened internal security measures.