Washington warns Tehran 'all options are on the table' in emergency UN Security Council session
Key Points:
- The United States warned Iran that all options, including military intervention, are on the table if Tehran continues using lethal force against protesters, with US Ambassador Mike Waltz emphasizing President Trump’s readiness to act.
- Iran’s deputy UN ambassador accused the US of fomenting unrest and preparing for political destabilization and military intervention under the guise of humanitarian concern.
- Protests in Iran have been heavily suppressed with a communication blackout in place, and the death toll from the crackdown is reported to be at least 2,677, with some insiders suggesting it may be as high as 15,000.
- The US imposed new sanctions on Iranian officials involved in suppressing the protests, including the Secretary of Iran’s Supreme Council for National Security, while the G