Pompeo submits request to Security Council president, setting stage for showdown in world body that voted last week not to extend arms embargo against Tehran

Abu Dhabi summons Tehran's charge d'affaires for dressing down; earlier, Iranian military chief said Tehran would hold UAE responsible if ‘something happens’ in Persian Gulf

Iranian president says Jerusalem shouldn't be allowed 'foothold' in region, resounding defeat of US-proposed UN resolution to extend Iran weapons ban a 'humiliation' for Washington

US resolution to extend weapons ban resoundingly defeated; Pompeo says Israel, Gulf states expect Tehran to 'spread chaos and destruction' after embargo lifted in October

Security Council expected to reject US call to renew ban on weapons sales to Tehran; atomic agency chief says Iran still blocking inspectors from some nuclear sites

Iranian president warns UN of 'consequences' if it backs Washington's bid to extend ban

Diplomats say new text is just four paragraphs, compared to the original seven-page draft, as US seeks to gain more support amid veto threats from Russia, China