03.03.2026 09:50
While the conflicts between the US-Israel and Iran continue, Melania Trump chaired a Security Council session as the US took over the presidency of the UN Security Council. This step marked the first time a sitting first lady has presided over the Security Council.
As the war between the US-Israel and Iran continues at full speed, a notable development occurred in the United Nations Security Council. With the United States taking over the monthly presidency of the United Nations Security Council, First Lady Melania Trump presided over the Council session on Monday. This marked the first time in history that an American first lady has led the UN Security Council while in active office.
HONORED THE US SOLDIERS WHO DIED IN WAR
Melania Trump opened the meeting with the ceremonial gavel, thanked the UK for its previous presidency, and delivered a speech to honor the American soldiers who lost their lives in the war. "I extend my heartfelt condolences to the families who have lost their heroes in the fight for freedom," she said. Trump emphasized that "lasting peace will be achieved when knowledge and understanding are fully valued in all societies."
"DEEPLY SHAMEFUL AND HYPOCRITICAL"
During the meeting, Iran's Permanent Representative to the UN, Amir Saeid Iravani, described the US organizing a child protection-focused meeting on the first day of its presidency of the Security Council as "deeply shameful and hypocritical." Melania Trump expressed peace wishes during the session by stating, "The US stands with all children in the world," but did not directly refer to the attacks in the Middle East.
"THANK YOU MADAM PRESIDENT"
The members of the Security Council welcomed the meeting positively; Greece's representative said to Melania Trump, "Thank you Madam President," while France's ambassador compared her to former First Lady and activist Eleanor Roosevelt. Russia also greeted Trump without mentioning Iran. At the end of the session, Melania Trump wished "strength and determination to everyone in maintaining peace and security."
According to the spokesperson for the UN Secretary-General, this is a first in terms of a first lady presiding over the Security Council. The US is holding the presidency for March based on the principle of rotation of the Council.