Diplomats said the draft text was backed by other Gulf Arab states and the United States, although they said it was unlikely to succeed. The draft resolution calls Iran’s actions a threat to international peace and security. The Bahraini and U.S. missions at the United Nations did not immediately respond to requests for comment. The Russian and Chinese missions to the United Nations were not immediately available for comment. However, the diplomats said France was also working on an alternative draft resolution that would seek a U.N. mandate once the situation had calmed.

Source: The Telegraph March 24, 2026 02:50 UTC