Russia calls emergency IAEA Board of Governors session; UN Security Council convened

Russia's Permanent Mission to the International Organizations in Vienna formally requested an emergency Board of Governors session "on matters related to military strikes of the United States and Israel against the territory of the Islamic Republic of Iran that started in the morning of 28 February 2026." The diplomatic note specifically cited strikes against "nuclear facilities under IAEA safeguards" as grounds for the emergency convening. The session was confirmed for Monday morning, Vienna time. Simultaneously, the UN Security Council convened an emergency session. Russia and China introduced a draft resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire. The US vetoed the resolution. The UK abstained. Key diplomatic positions: • Russia (opposing): "Gross violation of international law and sovereignty." • China (opposing): "Unilateral military action against a sovereign state is condemned." • UK (neutral-supporting): "Raised serious concerns about civilian casualties while affirming Israel's right to self-defense." • France: "Called for immediate cessation of hostilities pending diplomatic engagement." • Germany: "Deeply concerned. Called for protection of civilian nuclear infrastructure." ISW/CTP noted: "The UN Security Council action is unlikely to have practical effect given US veto power but signals significant multilateral diplomatic isolation for Washington and Tel Aviv."