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James Bays

Russia vetoes UN resolution to pressure Iran over Yemen

Russia vetoes UN resolution to pressure Iran over Yemen

Russia has vetoed a resolution at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) which would have criticised Iran for failing to prevent its weapons from falling into the hands of Houthi rebels in Yemen.

Instead, the UNSC unanimously adopted a Russian-proposed resolution which did not mention Iran.

Al Jazeera's James Bays reports from the United Nations, in New York.

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