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US Urges China, Russia Not to Veto Revised Iran Resolution

5/9/2026

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Washington stripped the Chapter VII reference from the draft resolution, keeping strong language against Iran while Chinese and Russian vetoes remain likely.
The UN Security Council is reviewing the revised draft that omits the Chapter VII clause.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio called the vote a test and urged China and Russia not to veto.
Russia’s mission warned against drafts that may heighten Middle East escalation, echoing its April 7 veto with China.

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Story summary

Washington stripped the Chapter VII reference from the draft resolution, keeping strong language against Iran while Chinese and Russian vetoes remain likely.
The UN Security Council is reviewing the revised draft that omits the Chapter VII clause.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio called the vote a test and urged China and Russia not to veto.
Russia’s mission warned against drafts that may heighten Middle East escalation, echoing its April 7 veto with China.