U.S. Opposes Iran and Other Authoritarian States Winning Seats on Key UN Committees
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The United States has publicly opposed recent elections that put Iran and several other authoritarian governments on influential United Nations committees, publicly breaking with allies after Tehran secured a spot with backing from countries including the United Kingdom, France, Canada and Australia while the U.S. stood alone in opposition. The dispute centers on seats on bodies that oversee NGO accreditation and human rights issues at the UN, and U.S. officials say the votes undermine the credibility of forums meant to protect civic space and fundamental freedoms.