Melania Trump chairs UN Security Council meeting on children in conflict amid Iran strikes
It is the first time the spouse of any world leader has presided over a UN Security Council meeting.
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"The US stands with all of the children throughout the world. I hope soon peace will be yours."
— Melania Trump , Celebrity
"when conflicts erupt, children are among those most severely affected."
— Rosemary DiCarlo , Academic
"the United States will not deliberately target a school."
— Marco Rubio , Politician
"it is deeply shameful and hypocritical that on the very first day of its presidency of the Security Council, the United States convened a high-level meeting on protecting children."
— Amir Saeid Iravani , Politician
Key People
Amir Saeid Iravani is the Iranian ambassador to the United Nations.
U.S. Secretary of State.
First Lady of the United States known for her social initiatives.
UN Under Secretary General focused on international peace and security.
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