Iran Calls for Emergency UN Security Council Meeting Friday/ Newslooks/ WASHINGTON/ J. Mansour/ Morning Edition/ The UN Security Council is holding an emergency meeting after Israeli strikes on Iran. Iran accuses Israel of crossing “every red line” and invokes self-defense under the UN Charter. Tensions spike globally as Tel Aviv locks down and Iran restricts internet access.
UN Security Council Convenes Over Israel-Iran Conflict: Quick Looks
- Emergency session Friday: Iran’s foreign minister demands global response to Israeli attacks.
- Self-defense claims: Tehran invokes Article 51 of the UN Charter.
- Internet curbed: Iran restricts digital access following missile strikes.
- Tel Aviv quiet: City cancels events, residents prepare for escalation.
- U.S. warned ahead: Trump admin notified before Israel launched its operation.
Iran Calls for Emergency UN Security Council Meeting Friday
Deep Look
The United Nations Security Council will meet Friday after a request from Iran in response to Israel’s sweeping airstrikes that targeted military and nuclear infrastructure across the country. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi condemned the strikes as violations of sovereignty and international law, urging the global body to respond.
In his letter to the 15-member Security Council, Araghchi declared that Israel had “crossed every red line” and asserted Iran’s right to retaliate under Article 51 of the UN Charter, which allows member states to act in self-defense following armed attacks. He warned that Iran would respond “decisively and proportionately.”
On the ground in Tel Aviv, the atmosphere was tense but calm. Many residents stayed home, and while shops remained open, streets, beaches, and public parks were largely empty. Authorities canceled the city’s annual Pride Parade, an event that usually draws tens of thousands of participants and tourists.
Inside Iran, the government restricted internet access across the country following the Israeli assault. Online monitoring groups reported a sharp decline in connectivity, indicating Tehran’s move to limit the flow of information amid heightened military alert.
U.S. officials confirmed that Israel informed the Trump administration of its plans in advance. Anticipating backlash, the U.S. State Department ordered evacuations of nonessential embassy personnel and allowed military families to voluntarily leave bases across the region. President Trump later described the Israeli strikes as “excellent” and hinted that more action could follow.
Meanwhile, tensions escalated further as groups across the Middle East voiced support for Iran. Yemen’s Houthi political office condemned Israel’s airstrikes and defended Iran’s nuclear program, calling Israel a destabilizing force in the region. Hamas also issued a statement of solidarity, crediting Iran’s longstanding support for Palestinian resistance.
In anticipation of retaliation, Israel shut down consular services globally and warned citizens abroad not to display Israeli or Jewish symbols in public. Defense analysts noted that Iran’s missile capabilities, particularly its short-range arsenal designed to strike U.S. bases, present a growing threat in the region.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian addressed the nation Friday, warning that his government would deliver a “strong and wise” response. He called on Iranians to unify in the face of external aggression and framed the Israeli strikes as a direct assault on national sovereignty.
Oil markets responded sharply to the conflict. Prices surged, with Brent crude climbing nearly 8%. Analysts expect the price spike to be temporary unless the conflict spreads or disrupts broader energy supply lines. Despite sanctions, Iran remains a key oil producer, especially to China, which may now seek alternative sources from neighboring exporters.
As global markets, regional governments, and diplomatic channels react to the rapidly unfolding crisis, the outcome of Friday’s Security Council meeting may play a pivotal role in determining whether the conflict escalates or finds a temporary off-ramp.
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