UN Security Council

US-proposed Iran resolution at UN faces likely vetoes from China, Russia

A Chinese veto would be awkward ahead of US President Donald Trump's trip to China next week, where the Iran war is likely to be high on the agenda.

Members of the United Nations Security Council vote during at a United Nations Security Council meeting on a Hormuz resolution at UN headquarters in New York City, US, April 7, 2026.
Jamal Fares Alrowaiei, Permanent Representative of the Kingdom of Bahrain to the United Nations, addresses the Security Council during the meeting on the situation in the Middle East, at UN headquarters in New York City, US, February 18, 2026.

US, Bahrain push UN-backed action for Hormuz as Rubio urges against vetoes

A EU flag and a court gavel are seen in this illustration taken September 12, 2025.

Russian diplomats denounce new EU sanctions, claim they are 'meaningless' without UN decision

 Israel's Ambassador Danny Danon addresses during a meeting of the United Nations Security Council, following Israel’s attack on Iran, at U.N. headquarters in New York City, U.S., June 13, 2025.

Syria shows security, economic gains, UN council says, urging caution on Israel


PA: We’re reconsidering US ties after it blocked our UN membership

The Palestinian Authority faces setbacks in its bid for full UN membership, prompting reevaluation of ties with the US. Israel opposes Palestinian statehood.

Mahmoud Abbas in Ramallah,March 2024

Tehran plays down Israeli attacks, signals no further retaliation

An Iranian official told Reuters there were no plans to respond against Israel for the incident.

 An anti-Israel billboard with a picture of Iranian missiles is seen on a street in Tehran, Iran April 19, 2024.

After attacking Israel, Iran counts on Russia's support moving forward

After its drone attack against Israel, Iran seeks to continue building its partnership with Russia, which has slammed the UN Security Council's emergency meeting after the attack.

 IRANIAN FOREIGN Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian meets with Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov, in June. US nuclear negotiations with Iran have continued, despite increasing Iranian cooperation with Russia.

US seeks 'unambiguous condemnation' of Iran from UN Security Council

In light of these violations, Wood said, the United States will in coming days "explore additional measures to hold Iran accountable here at the United Nations." 

Members of the United Nations Security Council meet on the day of a vote on a Gaza resolution that demands an immediate ceasefire for the month of Ramadan leading to a permanent sustainable ceasefire, and the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages, at U.N. headquarters in New York City,

UNSC to meet late on Sunday to discuss Iran’s missile and drone attack on Israel 

The meeting comes amid Iran's missile and drone attack on Israel, which saw several allies assist the Jewish State in downing several threats.

 Members of the UN Security Council vote on a proposal to demand that Israel and Hamas allow aid access to the Gaza Strip, December 22, 2023.

UN’s Guterres condemns Iran attack, Israel calls for UNSC to take action

European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell condemned the attack, stating in a post on X that it was an “unprecedented escalation and a grave threat to regional security.”

 UNITED NATIONS Secretary-General Antonio Guterres speaks at a news conference at UN headquarters in New York City.

Israel-Hamas War: What happened on day 187?

Israeli Air Force strikes targets across Rafah • Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov calls for a ceasefire • Security cabinet wasn't briefed before strike on Haniyeh family

 IDF soldiers operate in the Gaza Strip on April 8, 2024.

Iran consistently violates diplomatic protection and international law - opinion

To deter future Israeli attacks, Iran would need to retaliate directly against Israel. However, such action could provoke a severe response from the IDF.

 IRAN’S AMBASSADOR to the UN Zahra Ershadi speaks at a Security Council meeting on threats to international peace and security, on April 2, the day after an airstrike destroyed the Iranian Consulate in Damascus.

Spain to lobby EU on Palestinian statehood, as UN weighs membership

"We want to stop the humanitarian disaster in Gaza and help kickstart a political peace process leading to the realization of the two-state solution as early as possible," a spokeswoman said.

 Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez attends a joint news conference with Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, at Moncloa Palace in Madrid, Spain April 26, 2023.

UNSC to debate unilateral Palestinian statehood today

It has been considered a de-facto form of statehood recognition, which allows the PA to participate in many UN forums and ratify treaties and statutes.

 THE UNITED NATIONS Security Council holds a regular meeting on the situation in the Middle East, focusing on Israel in relation to the Palestinians.