The United States has formally withdrawn from the UN Human Rights Council, one day after a UN fact-finding mission said there are “reasonable grounds” to believe US forces committed war crimes in two strikes on civilian sites in Iran.
🏛️ Iranian State Media
US Withdraws from UN Human Rights Council After War Crimes Allegations in Iran
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September 18, 2026
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The United States has withdrawn from the UN Human Rights Council following a UN report suggesting US forces may have committed war crimes in Iran. This decision comes after allegations of strikes on civilian sites. The situation highlights ongoing tensions between the US and Iran regarding military actions.
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