UN Security Council meets to review Iran nuclear deal amid Middle East tensions

Tensions in the Middle East have escalated with a series of new strikes across the region, prompting the United Nations Security Council to convene on Friday. The meeting will focus on the status of the Council’s 2015 resolution that reaffirmed the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), the international agreement that limited Iran’s nuclear program in exchange for sanctions relief.

The resolution, adopted in 2015, remains a cornerstone of U.N. efforts to curb Iran’s nuclear capabilities. The Council will review reports on Iran’s compliance, assess the impact of recent military actions on the agreement’s enforcement, and discuss potential adjustments to sanctions or diplomatic measures. Delegates from member states will weigh the implications of the latest regional hostilities for the JCPOA’s future and for broader U.N. security objectives.

The outcome of Friday’s session is expected to influence subsequent diplomatic negotiations and enforcement strategies. Live updates will be provided as the Security Council proceeds with its deliberations.