On July 2, 2026, the 15-member United Nations Security Council held an emergency session to discuss escalating tensions in the Gulf region. The meeting was prompted by recent attacks attributed to Iran targeting Bahrain and Kuwait. Concurrently, Tehran and Washington have been exchanging strikes over the strategically critical Strait of Hormuz chokepoint.

The Security Council's session aimed to address the deteriorating security situation and its potential implications for regional and global stability.

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