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UN tells Security Council protests in Iran have caused significant loss of life and urges transparent investigations
United Nations Press Briefing · January 16, 2026
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Summary
Assistant Secretary-General Martha Pobey briefed the Security Council on nationwide protests in Iran that the UN said have led to significant casualties; the UN urged independent investigations, restraint and diplomacy to avoid further escalation.
The United Nations told the Security Council that recent popular protests in the Islamic Republic of Iran have rapidly evolved into nationwide upheaval and resulted in significant loss of life.
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