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

This development shows some countries are beginning to change their approach to Syria, while still stressing the need to respect its sovereignty and territorial integrity. 

 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.
US AND UK representatives vote in favor of a sanctions resolution regarding the situation in Iran and the Middle East a United Nations Security Council at UN headquarters in New York City, US, March 12, 2026.

UN resolution condemning Iran leaves the country unexpectedly isolated - analysis

IRANIAN AMBASSADOR to the UN, Amir-Saeid Iravani, denouncing the US and Israeli strikes on Iran, March 10, 2026.

Nearly 10,000 Iranian civilian sites destroyed since beginning of war, Iran UN Ambassador claims

US President Donald Trump speaks at the inaugural Board of Peace meeting at the US Institute of Peace in Washington, DC, US, February 19, 2026

World will know if Iran peace possible in next 10 days, Donald Trump tells Board of Peace


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.

The geopolitical maneuvers of navigating Israel-US relations and arms dynamics - Opinion

Exploring recent US-Israel relations amid geopolitical shifts, from UN abstentions to arms deals, highlighting symbiotic dynamics and Israel's domestic defense focus.

 CHAIRMAN OF the US Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Charles Brown arrives for President Joe Biden’s State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress, last month. The confusing actions and statements regarding US-Israel ties is geopolitical theater in the service of dueling interests

Iran’s multi-pronged ‘diplomatic’ offensive after Damascus strike - analysis

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian has highlighted the attack as the “American administration’s responsibility.”

 An anti-Israel banner in a street in Tehran, Iran, April 2, 2024

Israel, US set for virtual discussion on IDF's invasion of Rafah today

The meeting is expected to take place in a secure video conference call, according to senior Israeli and American officials.

Biden attends a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, as he visits Israel amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, in Tel Aviv, Israel, October 18, 2023.