The Latest Breaking News from UN Security Council

Iran protests live: Exiled Iranian royal says he is ‘uniquely positioned’ to lead Iran after unrest

Tense calm returns in Iranian streets as large scale protests in Iran appear to have been suppressed

The Independent UK · Jan 16

US accuses Russia of ‘dangerous escalation’ over Oreshnik launch on Ukraine

Speaking at an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council, US Deputy Ambassador to the United Nations Tammy Bruce singled out Russia’s launch of a nuclear-capable Oreshnik ballistic missile last week, close to Ukraine’s border with Poland, a NATO ally.

Euronews · Jan 13

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Multiple oil tankers struck off Russian coast in attack while unloading

It came after Russia launched its heaviest air attack of 2026, killing four in strikes targeting Kyiv and Kharkiv

The Independent UK · Jan 13

US suggests UN Security Council authorize Gaza stabilization force for 2 years

The United States has produced a draft text for the U.N. Security Council that would provide a mandate for an international stabilization force in Gaza for at least two years

The Independent UK · Nov 4, 2025

Scoop: U.S. seeks UN approval for Gaza security force with broad two-year mandate

The resolution would also empower the Trump-led Board of Peace at least through 2027.

Axios · Nov 3, 2025

Attack on maternity hospital must be ‘turning point’ in Sudan conflict – Dodds

The UK has called an emergency UN Security Council session on Sudan for later on Thursday.

Evening Standard · Oct 30, 2025

UN Security Council pressures Haiti's leaders to hold general election as deadline nears

U.N. Security Council members have warned Haiti’s leaders that time is running out to restore security and hold general elections as the deadline to install a new government nears

The Independent UK · Oct 22, 2025

Gaza latest: Aid delivery ‘extremely challenging’ despite Israel-Hamas ceasefire, humanitarian groups warn

UN aid chief Tom Fletcher said humanitarian groups have a ‘mountain to climb’ to deliver the necessary scale of aid in Gaza

The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2025

25 years after landmark UN resolution, UN chief says women are too often absent from peace talks

The United Nations chief is lamenting that 25 years after a landmark U.N. resolution demanded equal participation for women in all efforts to promote peace, far too often women remain absent

The Independent UK · Oct 6, 2025

What is Tony Blair’s plan for Gaza and will it work?

ANALYSIS: The former British PM is said to be offering to lead any interim government in Gaza for up to five years, but the proposal has yet to be shared with regional actors and may not be accepted by Israel, writes Bel Trew

The Independent UK · Sep 19, 2025