U.N. holds emergency session as Iran invokes self-defense after U.S.–Israeli strikes

Coordinated military action and reported leadership death unfold as Washington prepares to assume Security Council presidency.

The U.N. Security Council prepares to hold an emergency session on the U.S. and Israel attack on Iran. (U.N. Web TV)

The U.N. Security Council met in emergency session after Iran formally invoked its right of self-defense under Article 51 of the U.N. Charter following coordinated U.S.–Israeli strikes, as multiple news outlets and the U.S. president repor…