- The US ambassador to the UN blames the Iranian government for economic hardship and oppression within Iran.
- An emergency UN Security Council meeting was called following widespread anti-government protests and resulting casualties in Iran.
- Iran's representative denied government involvement in protester deaths, blaming foreign-backed terrorist groups instead.

A: Hey, did you hear about what’s happening in Iran? It’s all over the news!

B: No! What’s going on? Tell me!

A: Well, there were big protests because things are really expensive there right now. Lots of people are hurting.

B: Oh wow, that’s terrible. What's the US saying?

A: The US ambassador, Mike Waltz, is saying the Iranian government is to blame for the money problems and not letting people be free.

B: Seriously? That's a big accusation! The UN had a meeting about it, right?

A: Yep! It was an emergency meeting. The US asked for it. Waltz said Iran talks about wanting to talk, but their actions don’t show it.

B: Hmm. So, what else did he say?

A: He mentioned President Trump. He said Trump is a doer, not just a talker. And he said everything is on the table to stop the violence.

B: Wow, "everything on the table" sounds intense! Did anyone else say anything?

A: Britain, France, and Denmark all criticized Iran too!

B: I bet Iran didn’t like that. What did they say back?

A: Iran’s representative, Gholamhossein Darzi, called the whole meeting a show! He says the US is just making things up.

B: He denied they hurt protestors?

A: Exactly! He's saying it's actually groups of terrorists, funded by Israel, who are causing the trouble and trying to start a war.

B: That’s a pretty strong claim! It’s a complicated situation, isn't it?

A: Totally! It’s pretty sad to hear about the people struggling.