Melania Trump chairs UN meeting after attack kills 151 Iranian schoolgirls

Desk: Days after a joint US-Israeli strike on an elementary school for girls in the Iranian city of Minab killed 151 children, US First Lady Melania Trump chaired a meeting of the United Nations Security Council. The meeting took place two days after President Donald Trump and Israel attacked Iran.

This was the first time the spouse of a sitting world leader chaired a meeting of the 15-member Security Council, the UN body responsible for maintaining international peace and security. This plan was announced before the US and Israeli attacks began last week. Following the attacks, the UN issued a warning about the safety of children.

Melania Trump’s office stated that her goal at the meeting was to emphasize education as a way to advance tolerance and world peace. The meeting was titled “Children, Technology, and Education in Conflict.” In a statement to the Council, he said that America stands with all children around the world. I hope you will find peace soon.