US EditionMelania Trump to Chair UN Security Council Amid US War on Iran
Melania Trump is the first first lady to chair the UN Security Council, focusing on education and children in conflict as US engages in military action against Iran.
- On March 2, U.S. First Lady Melania Trump presided over the United Nations Security Council meeting on Children, Technology, and Education in Conflict as the United States joined Israel in attacking Iran.
- The U.S. holds the Security Council's rotating presidency for March, which allows it to set meeting agendas, and Monday's session was scheduled before the war began on Saturday.
- U.N. spokesman Stephane Dujarric noted that the First Lady arrived at U.N. headquarters, was greeted by António Guterres, shook hands with 15 Security Council members, and said `the US stands with all of the children throughout the world. I hope soon peace will be yours`.
- Iranian state media reported a Saturday airstrike hit a girls' school in southern Iran, killing at least 165 people, while the U.S. military said it was looking into the reports.
- After the president announced last week $10 billion for the Board of Peace, the U.S. still owes $4 billion to the UN, raising financial collapse fears.
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"Class Is Back": Melania Stuns In Gorgeous Outfit While Impressively Presiding Over Hours-Long UN Security Council Meeting In A Historic Moment For First Ladies - The American Tribune.com
On March 2, 2026, First Lady Melania Trump made history as the first sitting U.S. First Lady to preside over a United Nations Security Council meeting. Chaired amid the war with Iran, the session focused on “Children, Technology, and Education in Conflict,” emphasizing the role of education in advancing tolerance, world peace, and security. The First Lady advocated for global access to technology, AI as a democratizing force for knowledge, and c…
While chairing the Security Council meeting, she attracted attention not only with her messages of peace, but also with her sophisticated style. While chairing the United Nations Security Council meeting in New York, Melania Trump marked a historic moment as the first lady of the United States to chair this body. However, in addition to her strong messages of peace, the public's attention was also drawn to her elegant appearance and hairstyle th…
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