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In an emergency session following Israel’s air strikes on Iran, the UN Security Council called for immediate de-escalation amid fears of a broader regional war. With nuclear facilities struck, retaliatory drone and missile attacks launched, and diplomacy under strain, the Council warned that the Middle East stands at a dangerous tipping point.

The U.S. vetoed a UN Security Council resolution demanding a permanent ceasefire in Gaza, blocking a measure backed by 14 other members. The vote exposed deep divisions on global accountability and multilateral failure, as humanitarian conditions in Gaza continue to deteriorate. Critics condemned the move as shielding Israeli actions and politicizing aid, while others warned the cost of inaction will be measured in civilian lives.

Bahrain, Colombia, the DRC, Latvia, and Liberia have been elected to the UN Security Council for 2026–2027. In an exclusive exchange with ATN News, Bahrain’s Foreign Minister addressed concerns over Iran’s nuclear enrichment, pledging support for a region free of nuclear weapons and committed to peaceful negotiations.

In a stark briefing to the UN Security Council, Special Coordinator Sigrid Kaag warned that the two-state solution is “on life support” and Gaza is sinking into a manmade humanitarian catastrophe. She urged immediate action to halt violence, restore aid access, and launch a credible political process before the window for peace permanently closes. “Let us not be the generation that let the two-State solution disappear,” she said.

The UN Security Council expressed deep concern over escalating violence in Tripoli, calling for the protection of civilians and respect for ceasefires. Clashes between rival militias have killed at least 17 people. The Council urged urgent progress toward a permanent ceasefire and reaffirmed support for a Libyan-led political process, even as foreign interference and militia control continue to undermine peace efforts.

Following the April 22 terrorist attack in Indian controlled Kashmir, tensions between India and Pakistan have surged. Pakistan welcomes UN mediation while India insists on bilateral resolution, rejecting international involvement. A missile test by Pakistan has heightened fears of escalation between the nuclear-armed neighbors, raising global concern over regional stability and the role of the UN in conflict prevention.

U.S. backs Moroccan sovereignty over Western Sahara, calling autonomy plan the only path to peace and stability.

UN Security Council stresses science's role in peacekeeping but warns of ethical and security risks if not properly managed.

UN Spokesperson Farhan Haq addresses press questions on Western Sahara, dismissing rumors of a revived partition proposal.

Security Council expresses concern over growing military cooperation between Russia, Iran, and North Korea as Ukraine war intensifies.