UN Security Council to hold Emergency Talks on Iran war

The United Nations Security Council is set to hold closed-door consultations on Friday over the escalating Iran war, following a request by Russia amid mounting global concern over civilian casualties and infrastructure damage.

According to Russian officials, the consultations were requested over continued strikes on civilian infrastructure, including schools and healthcare facilities.

The meeting comes as the conflict between Iran and a United States–Israel alliance approaches its second month.

The conflict began after coordinated strikes on Iranian targets on February 28, triggering a cycle of retaliation that has drawn in multiple regional and global actors.

The United States currently holds the rotating presidency of the Security Council, placing it at the centre of diplomatic efforts to manage the crisis.

The session, scheduled for 10:00 a.m. in New York, will take place behind closed doors as global powers assess the rapidly deteriorating situation.

Civilian casualties spark outrage

A major flashpoint in the conflict remains a deadly strike on a school in Minab, southern Iran, which reportedly killed over 160 children.

Preliminary findings cited by international media suggest the attack may have been caused by a misdirected U.S. Tomahawk missile, intensifying scrutiny of the military campaign.

Strait of Hormuz disruption

The war has expanded across the Middle East, with Iran launching retaliatory strikes across the Gulf and targeting strategic infrastructure.

The conflict has effectively disrupted traffic through the Strait of Hormuz—a vital global energy route responsible for a significant share of oil and gas transit.

Parallel UN Human Rights probe

The United Nations Human Rights Council is also convening a separate session in Geneva to investigate the school strike and broader humanitarian concerns.

The emergency talks highlight growing international pressure for accountability and de-escalation.

With energy routes threatened and civilian casualties rising, the conflict is increasingly viewed as a global security and economic crisis.

However, with both sides escalating militarily, prospects for immediate de-escalation remain uncertain.