US, Iran trade barbs at UN Security Council over nuclear negotiations
The two countries held five rounds of nuclear talks prior to a 12-day war between Iran and Israel in June, which Washington joined by striking Iranian nuclear sites.
United States Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz speaks during a Security Council meeting to discuss 'ongoing U.S. aggression' against Venezuela, at U.N. headquarters in New York City, US, December 23, 2025.(photo credit: REUTERS/EDUARDO MUNOZ)ByREUTERS