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General Assembly Weighs Russia-China Veto of Iran Sanctions Panel
The UN General Assembly debated Russia and China's veto blocking renewal of the expert panel monitoring Iran sanctions, deepening a rift over 2025's snapback process.
IAEA Refers Iran to UN Security Council for First Time in 20 Years
The IAEA Board voted 23 to 3 to refer Iran's nuclear file to the Security Council — the first such action in 20 years — as China and Russia moved to block any penalties.
Iran Sanctions Watchdog Faces Expiry as U.N. Council Remains Divided
The U.N. Panel of Experts monitoring Iran sanctions expires September 27, leaving a monitoring gap as the Security Council remains split over snapback legitimacy.
IAEA Refers Iran to UN Security Council Over Nuclear Non-Compliance
The IAEA board voted to refer Iran to the UN Security Council for nuclear non-compliance, the first such action in more than two decades, backed by Western nations.
IAEA Refers Iran to UN Security Council Over Nuclear Non-Compliance
The IAEA Board of Governors voted to refer Iran to the UN Security Council over nuclear non-compliance, a formal escalation pressed by the U.S., Germany, France, and the UK.
IAEA Board Refers Iran to UN Security Council for Nuclear Violations
The IAEA's board of governors voted Wednesday to refer Iran to the UN Security Council over nuclear non-compliance, a move initiated by the US, UK, France, and Germany.
U.S. Strikes Iran's Larak Island, Killing Soldiers and Civilians
U.S. forces struck Iran's Larak Island in the Persian Gulf, killing soldiers and civilians. Tehran has appealed to the UN Security Council to demand Washington halt operations.
Iran Demands UN Action After US Strike on Darkhovin Nuclear Plant
Iran formally petitioned the UN Security Council to condemn US missile strikes on the Darkhovin Nuclear Power Plant, calling the attack a grave threat to regional stability.
A Divided World Is North Korea's Greatest Asset
Geopolitical fractures between Washington, Beijing, and Moscow have dismantled the UN sanctions architecture that once constrained Pyongyang's nuclear program, handing Kim Jong Un a historic strategic opening.
Iran's Dual Signal on Hormuz: UN Pledge vs. IRGC Corridor Warnings
Iran's UN ambassador pledged 60-day safe passage on July 3. Hours later, the IRGC warned commercial ships off unapproved routes. Both signals are official.
UNSC to Meet Monday as France, Germany Condemn Israel's Lebanon Push
France triggered a UN Security Council emergency session after Israel crossed the Litani River. Germany and Macron joined the rebuke; the US coordinated the offensive.
China and Iran Push Back on US-Backed Hormuz Resolution at UN
Beijing and Tehran moved to block a US- and Bahrain-backed UN Security Council resolution on the Strait of Hormuz, as Seoul and Abu Dhabi hedged against Iranian disruption.