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United Nations Security Council

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
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
France seeks emergency UN Security Council meeting on Lebanon

France has requested an emergency meeting of the United Nations Security Council to address the situation in Lebanon, following intense Israeli bombardment over the past week.

09 Mar 2026-15:19
UN Security Council to meet on Ukraine next week

The UN Security Council is scheduled to hold a meeting on Ukraine on January 12, according to its updated program of work.

10 Jan 2026-12:32
UN Security Council set to vote on Trump’s Gaza peace plan

The UN Security Council will vote Monday on a resolution endorsing US President Donald Trump’s Gaza peace plan, diplomats confirmed, News.Az reports, citing AFP.

15 Nov 2025-10:55
Azerbaijan’s rise at the United Nations: A call for reform

The United Nations (UN) stands as the world’s primary platform for shaping global agendas on politics, security, and sustainable development. For Azerbaijan, which became a full-fledged member of the UN in 1992, this organization has served as a crucial instrument for safeguarding national interests and promoting its initiatives on the international stage.

26 Sep 2025-16:57
Russia slams plans to reinstate Iran sanctions

The Russian Foreign Ministry described attempts to reinstate sanctions against Iran over its alleged violations of the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), also known as the Iran nuclear deal, as "provocative and illegal."

20 Sep 2025-16:12
UN Security Council decides to keep sanctions on Iran

The United Nations Security Council did not adopt a draft resolution on Friday to permanently lift sanctions on Iran. However, Tehran and key European powers still have eight days to negotiate a delay.

19 Sep 2025-19:29
US vetoes latest UNSC resolution on Gaza

The United States vetoed a draft United Nations Security Council resolution on Thursday that called for an immediate, unconditional, and permanent ceasefire in Gaza, as well as the lifting of all restrictions on aid deliveries to the Palestinian enclave.

19 Sep 2025-00:34
Poland requests UN Security Council meeting after drone incursion

The UN Security Council will hold an emergency meeting after a Russian drone raid on Poland's territory, according to the Polish Foreign Ministry.

11 Sep 2025-12:46