diff --git a/.github/workflows/unmet-pr-close.yml b/.github/workflows/unmet-pr-close.yml
index 52cf2d33..d65caf8a 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/unmet-pr-close.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/unmet-pr-close.yml
@@ -7,6 +7,7 @@ on:
 permissions:
   pull-requests: write
   contents: read
+  issues: write
 
 jobs:
   validate-script-requirements: