Why it matters:
Iran says the U.S. move is a “forward escape” tactic aimed at legitimizing interference in Iran’s internal affairs, even as Washington continues to back armed groups and regional aggression alongside Israel.
The big picture:
The Security Council meeting was held on Thursday, January 15, 2026, at UN headquarters in New York at the request of the United States.
Washington framed the session around Iran’s internal developments, a move Tehran says violates the UN Charter.
Russia and China rejected the meeting’s premise, warning against foreign interference and politicization of the Council.
What he’s saying:
Abbas Araghchi in a call with UN Secretary-General António Guterres:
“The direct role of the Israeli regime in organizing armed terrorist elements, and the United States’ support for them, is well established.”
“The U.S. attempt to convene a Security Council meeting under the pretext of Iran’s internal affairs is a forward escape.”
“America cannot cover up its crimes by staging a Security Council session.”
UN Secretary-General António Guterres:
“We oppose any form of interference in the internal affairs of states, including military intervention, and stress the need to respect the principles of the UN Charter, especially the prohibition of the use or threat of force.”
Go deeper:
Iranian officials say the U.S. and its allies have a long record of weaponizing the Security Council to exert political pressure on independent states.
Tehran argues that genuine concern for human rights cannot coexist with support for armed violence and destabilization.
Iran has vowed to defend its sovereignty while urging the UN to uphold neutrality and international law.
Mojtaba Darabi - ahmad shirzadian
