1946 United Nations Crisis Over Iran

The transcript describes an empty council room where a meeting was supposed to take place. Instead, a closed meeting occurred in Midtown Manhattan without Russia's presence. Meanwhile, at the Soviet consulate, journalists maintained a vigil as the world awaited developments. The ambassador remained silent on his decision to boycott the executive session.

What was the main focus of the first section?

• An empty council room and a meeting that never happened

• A successful council meeting

• A public protest

• A diplomatic agreement

Who were the key figures mentioned in the closed meeting in Midtown?

• Secretary Burns and Edwards Titanius

• The Soviet ambassador

• The President of the United States

• The United Nations Secretary-General

What was the significance of the closed meeting in Midtown?

• It was a social gathering

• It was a public event

• It was held without Russia

• It included Russia

What was the reaction of the world during the events at the Soviet consulate?

• Confusion

• Eagerness to hear from the ambassador

• Celebration

• Indifference

What was the ambassador's response to the situation at the consulate?

• He remained silent

• He held a press conference

• He made a public statement

• He left the consulate