The United Nations Security Council is set to hold an emergency meeting to address the deadly protests in Iran, following a request from the United States. Tensions have escalated after a violent crackdown by Iranian authorities, resulting in over 2,600 deaths according to human rights groups, marking the deadliest unrest in the country in decades. In response to the turmoil, Iran temporarily closed its airspace and regional airlines have adjusted their flight schedules due to security concerns. The unrest has also impacted religious pilgrimages, with notably fewer Iranian visitors participating in annual rituals in Baghdad. International condemnation has grown, with leaders such as New Zealand's foreign minister denouncing the repression and calling for the protection of basic rights for Iranian citizens.