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Security Council calls for reports on Iran-Soviet talks
📅 30 January 1946Resolution 2 requested information on bilateral negotiations and retained the Council’s right to seek updates. Iran’s dispute became a matter of international oversight.
Hussein Ala renews Iran’s Security Council appeal
📅 18 March 1946Hussein Ala submitted Iran’s renewed appeal over Soviet troops and interference. He asked for the dispute to enter the Council’s agenda, defending Iran’s independence and sovereign rights.
Security Council sets a withdrawal reporting date
📅 4 April 1946Resolution 3 deferred proceedings to 6 May and requested reports on Soviet withdrawal. It sought to prevent troops being used to influence negotiations with Iran.
Security Council asks Iran to verify Soviet evacuation
📅 8 May 1946Resolution 5 allowed Iran time to establish whether all Soviet troops had left and requested a full report. Verification was still incomplete in Iran’s preliminary report of 6 May.
UN Security Council condemns Israeli Beirut airport raid
📅 31 December 1968The Security Council unanimously adopted Resolution 262, condemning Israel’s premeditated military action against Beirut civil international airport and stating Lebanon was entitled to appropriate...
USSR joins UN demand for hostage release
📅 4 December 1979The Security Council unanimously adopted resolution 457 demanding the release of US embassy personnel, with the USSR participating in the unanimous vote.
UN calls emergency session on Afghanistan
📅 9 January 1980Security Council resolution 462 convened an emergency General Assembly session after disagreement among permanent members blocked action over Afghanistan.
Soviet veto blocks proposed sanctions on Iran
📅 13 January 1980The USSR vetoed a Security Council draft proposing economic sanctions against Iran over the hostage crisis, preventing its adoption.
UN Security Council calls for immediate ceasefire
📅 5 June 1982Security Council Resolution 508 called for all military activities in Lebanon and across the border to cease by 06:00 local time on 6 June. The PLO affirmed a commitment to halt cross-border...
The UN condemns Israel’s attack on the PLO base in Tunisia
📅 4 October 1985Organizations/movement: UN Security Council; PLO; Tunisian government. Action: After Israel’s 1 October air raid, Tunisia brought the attack before the Security Council. Result: Resolution 573...
USSR backs Security Council resolution 598
📅 20 July 1987The Security Council unanimously adopted resolution 598 calling for an Iran–Iraq ceasefire and withdrawal to internationally recognized boundaries, with Soviet support.
UN Security Council adopts Resolution 904
📅 18 March 1994The Security Council condemns the Hebron massacre and calls for measures to guarantee the safety and protection of Palestinian civilians in the occupied territory.
US vetoes UN draft on Jerusalem land expropriation
📅 17 May 1995The United States vetoes a Security Council draft criticizing Israeli expropriation of land in East Jerusalem; the dispute underscores the continuing struggle over the city during negotiations.
UN Security Council Resolution 1397
📅 12 March 2002Security Council affirms a vision of Israel and Palestine living side by side, a diplomatic milestone amid the uprising.
Security Council Resolution 1402
📅 30 March 2002UN Security Council calls for ceasefire and withdrawal of Israeli troops from Palestinian cities.
UN Security Council adopts Resolution 1559
📅 2 September 2004The Security Council called for foreign forces to withdraw from Lebanon, all Lebanese and non-Lebanese militias to disarm, and Lebanese sovereignty to be strengthened. Hezbollah and allies opposed the...
IAEA Board requests reporting Iran to Security Council
📅 4 February 2006The IAEA Board adopted a resolution requesting that Iran’s nuclear safeguards reports and resolutions be reported to the UN Security Council, escalating the diplomatic dispute.
Security Council demands suspension of enrichment
📅 31 July 2006Security Council resolution 1696 demanded that Iran suspend enrichment-related and reprocessing activities, placing its nuclear programme under stronger international pressure.
Security Council receives UNIFIL reinforcement correspondence
📅 13 September 2006The Council received letters concerning reinforcement of UNIFIL, part of the post-war international security framework.
Security Council presidential statement addresses Resolution 1559
📅 30 October 2006The Council addressed the implementation of Resolution 1559, including questions of militias and Lebanese sovereignty that remained politically contested.
Security Council condemns assassination of Pierre Gemayel
📅 21 November 2006The assassination intensified Lebanon’s political crisis amid arguments about government authority and the resistance’s armed role.
Security Council issues statement on Resolution 1701
📅 12 December 2006The Council reviewed post-war implementation and emphasized compliance by the parties.
Security Council imposes nuclear-related sanctions
📅 23 December 2006The Security Council unanimously adopted resolution 1737, with Russian support, imposing nuclear-related restrictions and asset freezes while cooperation over Bushehr remained a separate issue.
Russia supports additional UN restrictions on Iran
📅 24 March 2007The Security Council unanimously adopted resolution 1747, with Russia voting in favour, expanding sanctions and prohibiting arms exports from Iran.
Security Council issues statement on Resolution 1701
📅 17 April 2007The Council addressed continuing implementation of the 2006 ceasefire framework, including border and security concerns.
Security Council condemns assassination of Walid Eido
📅 13 June 2007The killing of the Lebanese parliamentarian underscored the violent political environment after the 2006 war.
Security Council addresses attack on UNIFIL
📅 25 June 2007The Council condemned an attack against UN peacekeepers; security threats to UNIFIL complicated stabilization in southern Lebanon.
Security Council issues statement on Resolution 1701
📅 3 August 2007The Council reaffirmed the post-war security framework and reviewed concerns about implementation.
Security Council renews UNIFIL mandate under Resolution 1773
📅 24 August 2007The Council extended the peacekeeping mandate until August 2008, keeping international monitoring in place.
Security Council addresses Lebanese presidential elections
📅 11 December 2007A presidential vacancy and political polarization affected the institutional context for debate over Hezbollah and state authority.
Security Council condemns assassination of François el-Hajj
📅 12 December 2007The killing of a senior Lebanese army officer underscored instability affecting the state security apparatus.
Security Council condemns attack on UNIFIL
📅 11 January 2008The Council responded to an attack against UN peacekeepers in Lebanon, highlighting risks faced by international monitors.
Russia votes for third round of UN nuclear sanctions
📅 3 March 2008Russia voted for resolution 1803 as the Security Council expanded restrictions on Iran’s nuclear activities, illustrating the limits of Moscow’s diplomatic support for Tehran.
Security Council issues presidential statement on Lebanon
📅 15 April 2008The Council again addressed Resolution 1701 and the political and security environment in Lebanon.
Security Council renews UNIFIL under Resolution 1832
📅 27 August 2008The Council extended UNIFIL’s mandate for another year while implementation of Resolution 1701 remained incomplete.
Russia backs reaffirmation of Iran’s UN obligations
📅 27 September 2008The Security Council unanimously adopted resolution 1835, with Russia joining the call for Iran to comply with earlier nuclear resolutions and IAEA requirements.
Security Council adopts Resolution 1884
📅 27 August 2009The Council extended the mandate of UNIFIL, continuing international monitoring of southern Lebanon.
Security Council adopts Resolution 1937
📅 30 August 2010The Council renewed UNIFIL without amending its mandate, maintaining the monitoring framework.
Security Council adopts Resolution 2004
📅 30 August 2011The Council renewed UNIFIL, extending peacekeeping presence under the post-2006 mandate.
Security Council adopts Resolution 2064
📅 30 August 2012The Council renewed UNIFIL’s mandate for another year amid continued concerns over implementation of Resolution 1701.
Security Council issues presidential statement on Lebanon
📅 10 July 2013The Council addressed developments concerning Lebanon and the security situation affecting UNIFIL.
Security Council adopts Resolution 2115
📅 29 August 2013The Council renewed UNIFIL’s mandate as instability in the region affected Lebanon’s security environment.
Russia backs UN endorsement of Iran nuclear deal
📅 20 July 2015Russia joined a unanimous Security Council vote for Resolution 2231, endorsing the JCPOA and establishing a framework for changes to UN measures on Iran.
Russia endorses UN roadmap for Syrian political process
📅 18 December 2015Russia supported unanimous adoption of Security Council Resolution 2254, which endorsed a Syrian political roadmap informed by Vienna talks involving Iran.
UN welcomes ceasefire efforts and planned Astana talks
📅 31 December 2016Russia voted for Security Council Resolution 2336, which welcomed Syria ceasefire efforts and looked toward Astana negotiations where Iran would join Russia and Turkey.
Appeals Chamber confirms Jordan failed to arrest al-Bashir
📅 6 May 2019The Appeals Chamber found Jordan failed to comply with its duty to arrest Omar al-Bashir during an Arab League summit, while clarifying the Court’s reasoning on head-of-state immunity. The case...
Security Council renews UNIFIL mandate
📅 28 August 2024The Security Council adopted resolution 2749, demanding full implementation of resolution 1701 and calling for cessation of hostilities. The UN mission remained deployed amid cross-border fighting.
Russia defends Iran in emergency Security Council debate
📅 22 June 2025At an emergency UN Security Council meeting, Russia criticised US strikes and urged support for a draft condemning attacks on Iranian nuclear installations.
Security Council extends UNIFIL for final term
📅 28 August 2025UN Security Council Resolution 2790 extended UNIFIL’s mandate through 31 December 2026 and demanded withdrawal from five Israeli-held positions in Lebanon.
Security Council rejects a resolution to extend Iran sanctions relief
📅 26 September 2025The UN Security Council failed to adopt a draft resolution that would have continued sanctions relief under the nuclear agreement. Russia and China supported the draft, but it did not receive the...
UN sanctions on Iran return under the snapback mechanism
📅 27 September 2025Previously lifted UN nuclear-related sanctions and restrictions were re-applied after the Security Council did not adopt a resolution continuing their termination within the prescribed period....
Security Council adopts Resolution 2803 on Gaza
📅 17 November 2025The Security Council endorsed the Comprehensive Plan to End the Gaza Conflict and authorized arrangements for a transitional governance administration and an International Stabilization Force. The...
Russia abstains on Security Council Resolution 2817
📅 11 March 2026The Security Council adopted Resolution 2817, condemning Iranian attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Jordan. Russia abstained, saying the text was...
UN relief officials warn Security Council about Gaza
📅 19 June 2026OCHA reported the UN relief chief warning the Security Council that civilians in Gaza could not wait for diplomacy, amid displacement near the Yellow Line.
UN Security Council consultations on Lebanon
📅 28 August 2026Council members held closed consultations requested by France, discussing deteriorating conditions and future security arrangements after UNIFIL.