📅 1 January 2026
Bahrain, Colombia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Latvia and Liberia began two-year Council terms. Their presence expanded regional representation, but the veto and permanent-member structure...
📅 11 March 2026
The Council condemned Iran’s missile and drone strikes on Gulf states. The resolution addressed retaliatory attacks but did not condemn the US-Israeli strikes that had initiated the war, a contrast...
📅 2 July 2026
The Council met at Bahrain’s request following an Iranian attack on the kingdom. The episode extended the regional war and placed state sovereignty, civilian protection and maritime security under...
