Latest "U.N. Security Council" stories

Chuck Schumer speaks to reporters at the Capitol in Washington.

Schumer, White House back repeal of Iraq War authorization

The White House said it supports the legislation and stressed that no ongoing military activities are reliant upon the 2002 authorization.

2 years ago

US urges UN to ban Iran nuclear missiles, keep arms embargo

Pompeo accuses Iran of building the largest ballistic missile force in the region.

By Edith M. Lederer, The Associated Press

5 years ago

Russia’s conflict with Ukraine: An explainer

How things got this bad, and what could happen next.

5 years ago

Iran says it doesn’t want war with the US

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani said Wednesday his country doesn’t want a war with the United States and believes America will “sooner or later” support the Iran nuclear agreement again following the Trump administration’s withdrawal.

By Edith M. Lederer, The Associated Press

5 years ago

Iran claims US wants to overthrow its government as Bolton threatens ‘hell to pay’

Iranian leader says threats and sanctions won't work, urges U.S. to join multilateral talks.

By Edith M. Lederer, The Associated Press

5 years ago

US lacks leverage as assault on Syrian enclave looms

Despite dire U.S. warnings and fears of a humanitarian disaster, the Trump administration has little leverage to stop Russia, Iran and Syria pressing ahead with a massive military assault against Syria’s northwest Idlib province.

5 years ago