13K views · 438 reactions | The UN Security Council meets in emergency session on Iran, amid escalating concern over reports that hundreds have been killed during weeks of nationwide anti-government protests. Martha Pobee, Assistant Secretary-General at the Department of Political Affairs, advises council members that all concerns regarding Iran are best addressed through diplomacy and dialogue. Full coverage: https://news.un.org/en/story/2026/01/1166773 | United Nations News | Facebook

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