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US and Bahrain push UN action over Hormuz tensions

The United States and Bahrain are urging the United Nations Security Council to take action over rising tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, proposing a draft resolution that could pave the way for sanctions against Iran and potentially authorise the use of force.

05 May 2026-16:54
Azerbaijani President: Unfortunately, double standards are today a kind of modus operandi for PACE

“In September 2023, Azerbaijan put an end to separatism in Garabagh. We ourselves implemented the four UN Security Council resolutions adopted in 1993, which remained on paper for 30 years. Four months after that, PACE imposed sanctions on our delegation,” President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev said during his speech via video link at the 8th European Political Community Summit.

04 May 2026-13:56
Iran parliament, Security Council review Hormuz control plan

Iran’s parliament and the Supreme National Security Council are jointly reviewing a proposal concerning the management of the Strait of Hormuz, with no final determination yet on which body will take the lead in decision-making.

23 Apr 2026-12:56
Iran considers 2026 World Cup withdrawal amid security and political concerns

The Iranian government has placed the national football team's participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup under review, citing significant security risks and geopolitical tensions.

21 Apr 2026-16:45
Philippines accuses Chinese fishers of cyanide use at Scarborough Shoal

The Philippines has accused Chinese fishermen of dumping cyanide in waters around the Spratly Islands, a fiercely contested area in the South China Sea.

14 Apr 2026-09:00
Iran says war-ending talks to begin in Pakistan on April 10

Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) has said negotiations aimed at ending the war will begin in Pakistan on April 10.

08 Apr 2026-11:12
UN Security Council delays vote on Strait of Hormuz

The United Nations Security Council has postponed a vote on authorizing the use of “defensive” force to protect shipping in the Strait of Hormuz from Iranian attacks, according to its official schedule.

03 Apr 2026-08:51
France calls for UNSC meeting on peacekeepers in Lebanon

30 Mar 2026-23:18
Iran appoints new security council secretary

Iran has appointed Mohammad Baqer Zolqadr as the new secretary of its Supreme National Security Council, replacing Ali Larijani who was killed in a strike last week, officials said on Tuesday.

24 Mar 2026-15:58
UN Security Council could authorize use of force against Iran in Strait of Hormuz

The UN Security Council is discussing a draft resolution introduced by Bahrain that would authorize member states to use “all necessary means” to ensure freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, according to diplomatic sources.

24 Mar 2026-01:40