“He has made it clear that all options are on the table to stop the slaughter. The US requested the emergency Security Council meeting and invited two Iranian dissidents, Masih Alinejad and Ahmad Batebi, to describe their experience as targets of the Islamic Republic. Batebi described the deep cuts the prison guards in Iran would inflict on him before pouring salt on his wounds. Both dissidents called on the world body and the council to do more to hold Iran accountable for its human rights abuses. The Group of Seven, of which the US is a member, also warned they could impose more sanctions if Iran’s crackdown continues.

Source: Dhaka Tribune January 16, 2026 09:31 UTC