Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:48am on 13 Mar 2026,Friday International
The United States and its Western allies clashed with Russia and China at the United Nations Security Council over Iran’s nuclear program amid escalating tensions from the ongoing Middle East conflict. Washington pushed to maintain oversight of sanctions through the UN’s 1737 Committee, accusing Moscow and Beijing of shielding Tehran and blocking enforcement measures. The proposal to continue discussions on the committee passed with 11 votes in favour, two against, and two abstentions despite Russian and Chinese opposition. US officials warned Iran has enriched uranium to around 60% without full international inspections, raising concerns about potential nuclear weapons capability, while Russia and China accused the US of escalating tensions. (PC: Reuters)
