Iran urgently called for a United Nations Security Council emergency session following the February 28, 2026, Israel-U.S. strikes on Tehran, warning “if the international community does not respond to the aggression, it will be the end of international institutions.”
Crisis Context
Tehran’s envoy cited Article 51 self-defense rights after Operations Roaring Lion and Epic Fury hit Khamenei’s compound, nuclear sites, and IRGC bases—thousands reportedly killed. Iran retaliated with missile barrages on Israeli cities, U.S. Gulf bases (UAE, Bahrain, Qatar), triggering regional panic.
UN Precedents
Similar January 2026 UNSC sessions addressed Iranian protest crackdowns (5,000+ deaths), with U.S. pushing resolutions Iran blocked. Current request faces veto risks from U.S. amid Trump’s “major combat operations” declaration.
Global Stakes
Iran frames strikes as “unlawful aggression” demanding accountability; failure risks eroding UN credibility per Tehran. Gulf airspace closures, Indian flight diversions (Trichy-Dubai) underscore aviation fallout.
