US Tells UN All Options on the Table

The United States told the U.N. Security Council that President Donald Trump is prepared to act amid escalating unrest in Iran. Washington said it stands with the Iranian people and will consider all measures to stop further violence.

President Donald Trump has warned Iran and expressed support for those protesting against the clerical regime. Rights groups say thousands have been killed in the government’s crackdown on the unrest.

Iran has shut down most internet access since January 8, cutting off communications amid growing unrest. Human rights groups report a rising death toll as officials blame foreign interference and crack down on protesters.

The United States has imposed sanctions on Iranian officials amid nationwide protests. The move comes as human rights groups report thousands of deaths in the government’s violent crackdown.

Iran’s Supreme Leader has rallied support from key regional powers as countries like Turkey urge against military intervention and the U.S. threat of force looms. Tehran insists its sovereignty must be respected and warns that any attack would deepen chaos, as protests and international tensions continue.

The U.N. Security Council held an emergency meeting to address deadly protests in Iran after the United States signaled possible military intervention. Iran’s envoy accused Washington of directly steering unrest and violating the country’s sovereignty.

Iranian state television broadcast footage showing a placard targeting U.S. President Donald Trump after his warning of possible military action. The message referenced the 2024 assassination attempt Trump survived, saying, “This time it will not miss the target.”