During UN Security Council meeting, Iran, Russia, and China condemn US over riots
During UN Security Council meeting, Iran, Russia, and China condemn US over riots
M.U.H
16/01/20267
Iran's Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Gholamhossein Darzi, has sharply criticized the United States during an emergency UN Security Council meeting on the foreign-backed riots in the country.
On Thursday, Darzi called it "shameful" that Washington has turned the UN into "a scene for theater" through unfounded allegations and attempts to exploit the peaceful protests in Iran.
"It is shameful that the United States regime transferred this esteemed body to a scene for theater," he said.
“This is in line with the United States regime in dismantling and disgracing the United Nations system,” he added.
The meeting, requested by the United States, addressed recent demonstrations in Iran sparked by severe economic hardships, including soaring inflation and currency collapse. The peaceful protests turned into riots following blatant interference by the US and Israel.
Foreign agents and armed groups damaged public property, including mosques and other infrastructure, resulting in casualties among both civilians and security personnel.
According to Iranian authorities, dozens of civilians and security forces have been martyred by the armed rioters. The Islamic Republic’s intelligence services have confirmed that these elements received intelligence, operational, logistical, and financial support from Washington and Israel’s Mossad spy agency.
US says ‘all options on the table’
The US delegation, led by Ambassador Mike Waltz, expressed support for the "brave people of Iran" and emphasized that "all options are on the table" to address what it called regime repression.
Meanwhile, during a news conference on Thursday, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said US President Donald Trump and his team had communicated to Iran that “if the killing continues, there will be grave consequences.”
“The president and his team are closely monitoring this situation, and all options remain on the table for the president,” she added.
Iran envoy censures US for resorting to 'lies, distortions of facts'
In his speech, Iran’s UN envoy Darzi slammed the US for resorting to "lies, distortions of facts, and deliberate disinformation" to mask its "direct involvement in steering unrest in Iran towards violence."
He highlighted historical US actions against Iran, stating that the Iranian people fully understand the true nature of Washington's so-called "support"—from the 1953 coup to backing Saddam Hussein's war against Iran in the 1980s, and the 1988 downing of Iran Air Flight 655, which killed 290 civilians.
The Iranian envoy warned that any threats of force or military intervention under the pretext of protecting protesters would violate international law and the UN Charter, urging the Security Council to reject such actions before escalation occurs.
Russia slams 'dangerous' US rhetoric
Russia's Permanent Representative, Vasily Nebenzya, echoed Iran's position, describing US rhetoric as "dangerous [and] irresponsible."
He said "hostile external forces" are exploiting the situation to overthrow the government and destroy Iran's sovereignty as an independent state.
Nebenzya affirmed that Iran is committed to protecting citizens’ lives, maintaining public order, and safeguarding its territorial integrity, while calling on Washington to cease escalatory actions and stop positioning itself as a "global judge."
China rejects US threats of force in Iran's internal affairs
China's deputy permanent representative expressed deep concern over rising tensions risking broader conflict in the West Asia region, rejecting threats of force or interference in Iran's internal affairs.
Beijing urged all parties to exercise restraint and abandon approaches that could push the region toward "the law of the jungle."
The UN has called for maximum restraint, independent investigations into violence, and avoidance of further escalation, as the Security Council grapples with the potential international implications of the crisis.
