The United Nations Security Council is set to hold urgent closed-door consultations on Friday to address the escalating war in Iran, following a wave of deadly strikes on civilian infrastructure that have intensified global concern.
The meeting, scheduled for 10:00 a.m. in New York, was requested by Russia amid growing alarm over the humanitarian impact of the conflict, now approaching its second month.
According to Russian officials, the talks will focus on continued attacks on civilian targets, including schools and healthcare facilities, as the war widens across the Middle East.
The latest diplomatic push comes after a devastating strike on a school in the southern Iranian city of Minab on February 28, one of the deadliest incidents since the conflict began. Reports indicate that more than 170 people, most of them schoolchildren, were killed in the attack, which has drawn widespread international condemnation.
Preliminary findings from a U.S. military investigation, cited by international media, suggest the strike may have been caused by a targeting error involving a Tomahawk cruise missile, though a final determination is still pending.
The United Nations has described the incident as “horrific” and has called for a prompt, impartial investigation into the circumstances surrounding the attack, stressing the need to protect civilians amid the ongoing hostilities.
Beyond the school strike, the broader military campaign, reportedly involving coordinated U.S. and Israeli operations, has targeted Iranian leadership, missile systems, and military infrastructure. In response, Iran has launched retaliatory actions across the Gulf region, further heightening tensions and disrupting key global energy routes, including the Strait of Hormuz.
Separately, the United Nations Human Rights Council is expected to convene in Geneva on Friday to specifically address the deadly school bombing and its humanitarian implications.
With diplomatic pressure mounting, Friday’s consultations are seen as a critical moment for global powers to push for de-escalation and prevent further civilian casualties in a conflict that continues to expand in scale and impact.