UNHRC in the spotlight as US sanctions, Gaza war rights concerns, and new probes push accountability. 47 member body of the UN; reviews global abuses.
In June 2025, Israel conducted a targeted airstrike on Tehran's Evin prison, killing over 70 people and damaging the facility. Human rights groups accuse Israel of war crimes, citing civilian harm and lack of warning. The strike occurred amid ongoing Iran-Israel tensions and recent regional conflicts.
Iran launched large-scale missile and drone strikes against Gulf Cooperation Council states and Jordan, claiming to respond to US-Israeli actions. The attacks caused civilian casualties, infrastructure damage, and heightened regional tensions. The UN debates Iran's legal right to self-defense and calls for de-escalation.
A US Tomahawk missile mistakenly struck a school in Minab, Iran, killing 168 pupils and staff. The incident occurred on February 28, during the early days of regional conflict involving US and Israeli strikes. The UN calls for an investigation, with ongoing inquiries from the US and Israel.
The U.S. Treasury has removed sanctions on UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese, following a federal judge’s injunction blocking measures tied to her criticisms of Israel’s Gaza war. The action affects Albaneze and related designations, and comes after parallel court rulings that protect free speech related to her UN work.