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

Backing Israeli demands, Washington said to push for reduction in troop numbers and other reforms, warning it could shut down force if rest of Security Council refuses

Israel, US want changes in UNIFIL's mandate, up for renewal at end of month, to include greater capabilities, but most of the forum's members back continuing as things are

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

Security Council likely to reject Washington resolution calling to extend ban on conventional weapons sales indefinitely

Tehran demands action following 'offensive and hazardous maneuverings' of 2 US jets against Iranian passenger plane flying over Syria in July

Potential leak from FSO Safer, loaded with 1.1 million barrels of crude, would significantly exacerbate country's humanitarian crisis, says Human Rights Watch

Secretary disputes rights expert's 'spurious' critique, says IRGC general was killed after escalating series of attacks on US forces and interests, and to deter future attacks

In Jerusalem meeting with Brian Hook, the US pointman on Iran, PM warns Tehran continuing its nuclear weapons work